Dallas Mavericks news: Break team record in victory and more

The Dallas Mavericks set a new team record in their home-opening victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and more injury news.

The Dallas Mavericks picked up their first win of the season on Saturday night. It was a wild game that ended 140-136. The Mavs got star performances from Luka Doncic and DeAndre Jordan before Dennis Smith Jr. sank the game-winner. The win was a fantastic team effort.

Getting in the record books

The Mavericks broke a team record on Oct. 20, too. Dwain Price sent out this Tweet describing the accomplishment.

The @dallasmavs have attempted 50 3-pt FGs. That's a single-game team record.
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) October 21, 2018

Expect plenty more 3-pointers from Dallas this season. They are playing at a faster pace and want to shoot more treys.

Dirk injury update

Coach Carlisle always gives updates on the injured Mavs after shooting around. The news on Dirk Nowitzki was expected, but not what fans want to hear. Dwain Price has the information in his Tweet below.

Carlisle said Dirk will be out at least through the rest of this month with that ankle injury. @dallasmavs
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) October 20, 2018

Barnes back Monday?

Harrison Barnes did not play in the Mavs first win, but he practiced for the second straight day. The forward is getting close to returning, and Eddie Sefko believes that day is soon.

Harrison Barnes is being listed as out for tonight’s home opener. Looks like Monday against Chicago will be his season debut.
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) October 20, 2018

Getting Barnes back is going to be a significant boost to the Mavericks. He does a ton of things on the court that go unnoticed. Barnes should improve the Mavs troublesome defense and create problems for the opposition on the offensive end. Hopefully, he is healthy enough to return on Monday against Chicago.