The Dallas Mavericks travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on New Year’s Eve. Here is a look at everything fans need to know.
The Dallas Mavericks have won two of their last three games since Luka Doncic returned to the lineup. The 20-year-old star looks slightly bothered by his ankle injury, but he is producing. Things should only improve for him.
The Mavs are facing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 31. The New Year’s Eve showdown wraps up a three-game road trip for them. They return to Dallas for a six-game homestand starting on Jan. 2.
The Thunder have won six of their last seven games and are currently seventh in the Western Conference. It will not be an easy matchup to close out the year.
Here is everything fans need to know about the game.
Start Time
Tuesday’s contest begins at 8:00 p.m. ET or 7:00 p.m. local time in Dallas.
How to watch
Fox Sports is the place to go to catch this matchup. Dallas viewers can watch on Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas. Fox Sports Oklahoma has it in the Thunder’s local market.
Watch online
FuboTV is the top option for streaming the game online. They have local and out of market action all season.
Fox Sports Go has the stream in both local markets and everyone else can catch it on NBA League Pass.
Odds
The odds for Tuesday’s game were not yet available courtesy of the Action Network. Fans can check the link for the latest updates, though.
Injury update
The Mavericks have a long list of players on the NBA’s official injury report. Luka Doncic is questionable with both wrist and back injuries. Ryan Broekhoff and Tim Hardaway Jr. are also listed as questionable.
The Thunder have Danilo Gallinari and Dennis Schroder listed as questionable. Andre Roberson and Hamidou Diallo are both out against the Mavs.
Be sure to check back for status updates on all the players with their status’ in doubt.
Storyline to follow: Luka Magic
Luka Doncic struggled in the Dallas Mavericks’ last game against the Lakers. His 19 points were his third-lowest total of the season. In one of those games, Luka left with an ankle injury less than two minutes into the game and never returned.
After each low scoring contest, Luka has bounced back with at least 24 points and knocking on the door of a triple-double. Expect the 20-year-old star to have a massive performance against the Thunder to close out 2019.
The Mavericks will be searching for their 22nd win as well. It will not be easy, but expect Dallas to get the upper hand on Tuesday.
The Smoking Cuban will be back with plenty more about the game and everything supporters need to know about the Dallas Mavericks this season.