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3 Overreactions as Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Drops 43 Points in Clutch Win Over Pacers

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, the second night of a back-to-back for the Mavs. Despite it being a back-to-back, Kyrie Irving was in the lineup.

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Mavericks Beat Pacers 125-122 as Flagg and Irving Combine for 78

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 78 points, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday night at American Airlines Center.

Morez Johnson News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 9

Morez Johnson Jr. Set To Miss First Game Of Mavericks Career After Late Downgrade

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks downgraded rookie Morez Johnson Jr. from questionable to out for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center with a left shin/tibia contusion.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 9

Morez Johnson Jr.'s Surprise Injury Listing Rattles Mavericks' Frontcourt vs. Pacers

DALLAS — Monday’s injury report for the second night of the Dallas Mavericks’ home back-to-back lists rookie Morez Johnson Jr. as questionable against the Indiana Pacers with a left shin/tibia contusion.

Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 9

Santi Aldama Clears Huge Hurdle In Knee Comeback As Mavericks Host Pacers

DALLAS — Santi Aldama is off the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center, the second night of a home back-to-back.

WNBA News

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 9

Kyrie Irving Clears Major Milestone In ACL Comeback As Mavericks Host Pacers

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is off the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center, the second night of a home back-to-back.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 9

How One Minor Injury Has Shaken Up the Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineup

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a dominant 130-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening, which pushed them to 6-4 through the first 10 games of the season.

Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / November 9

Cooper Flagg leads Mavericks into matchup with Pacers

Dallas' Cooper Flagg continues to raise the bar. The second-year NBA sensation will enter the Mavericks' game against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Monday night fresh off a personal-best performance in assists and one of the finest 3-point-shooting displays of his burgeoning career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 9

“I’d love to do this every night if possible”: Mavericks vs Nets Quoteboard

The Dallas Mavericks started the calendar week with a big win over the Brooklyn Nets, dominating them 130-93. Dallas got up early and continued to press the lead throughout the game, never giving the Nets much of a chance to bounce back.