Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic practiced on Monday but is questionable for the Nov. 6 game against the Washington Wizards and more Mavs news.
The Dallas Mavericks provided plenty more injury news leading into Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards. That will be the focus of today’s article plus some interesting stats about the matchup.
Coach Carlisle addressed the media after Monday’s practice to share his thoughts on the statuses of Luka Doncic and Devin Harris for Tuesday’s contest. The Mavs official Twitter account provides the video below.
Head coach Rick Carlisle with an injury update! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/TbWZSkrjZX
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 5, 2018
The Mavericks are looking to end a six-game losing streak, and they are going to need Doncic in the lineup to do so. Hopefully, the 19 year old is ready to go this evening.
The GOAT shoots at practice
Dirk Nowitzki was spotted getting up shots at practice including some where he was running. Fans can check out that video below.
.@swish41 getting some shots up at the end of #MavsPractice! pic.twitter.com/Op3HqpJaT4
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 5, 2018
The legend is still a few weeks away from playing in a game, but is good to see him back on the court nailing jumpers. Stay tuned for updates on Dirk’s status as they become available.
Mavs have history on their side
Dallas is facing off against a Wizards team that is also struggling. Washington has two wins in nine games on the season. They too have lost five of their last six. Couple that with these stats courtesy of Eddie Sefko.
If you're looking for good news with the Mavericks: They have won four straight, 15 of the last 16, and 30 of the last 38 meetings with Washington. The Wizards visit AAC Tuesday with an identical 2-7 mark as the Mavericks.
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) November 5, 2018
The Mavericks have home court advantage as well. The numbers firmly point to a Mavs victory, but the game still has to be won on the court.
Mavs news and notes from around FanSided
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A look at the Mavs players in the Texas Legends season opener [The Smoking Cuban- Ben Zajdel]
Pros and cons for Wesley Matthews this season [The Smoking Cuban- Lance Roberson]
Mavericks news and notes from around the internet
Mavs Mondays: The team has questions to answer [Mavs.com- Isaac Harris]
What Jordan had to say about Luka rebounding controversy [Dallas Morning News- Eddie Sefko]
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