The Dallas Mavericks host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in game fans cannot miss. Dirk Nowitzki’s number 41 will head into the rafters, and the Mavs have a ton of special events and tributes planned for their GOAT. They will also be looking for their fourth straight win and to stay undefeated in 2022.
The Warriors currently have the best record in the NBA and are riding a two-game winning streak. Stephen Curry is back in the running for MVP as Golden State returned to title contention. Winning on Wednesday night will be no easy task for the Mavericks.
Fans cannot miss what promises to be a special night for all MFFLs, so here is a look at how to watch, the odds, and more.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors: How to watch
Start time: 6:30 p.m. CT or 7:30 p.m. ET
How to watch: ESPN (national), Bally Sports Southwest- Dallas (Mavericks local market), NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors local market)
Watch online: Watch ESPN
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors: Injury report
Kristaps Porzingis, Boban Marjanovic, and Isaiah Thomas were all ruled out in the health and safety protocols. The Mavs will also be without Willie Cauley-Stein as he deals with a personal issue, and Trey Burke is questionable as he attempts to return from a stint in the protocols.
Klay Thompson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (knee) are out for Golden State. Andre Iguodala is listed as questionable with a knee injury, but he is the only other Warrior on the injury report.
Fans should be sure to check social media just before tipoff for plenty of Dirk tributes and all the latest on the injuries.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBet, the Mavericks are 5.5-point underdogs against the Warriors on Dirk’s retirement night. They are plus-190 on the moneyline, and the game has an over/under of 214.5.
The Mavs over/under sits at 104.5, which they have topped just once in their last four games.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors predictions
Luka Doncic is going to be determined to lead the Mavericks to a victory on Dirk Nowitzki’s special night. He has no plans of letting Dallas lose, so expect a monster performance from the 22-year-old superstar. Luka drops a 30-point triple-double as the Mavs score the upset on Wednesday evening.
Expect Stephen Curry to have a 30-point game of his own as the Warriors make it close down to the wire. The game goes over 214.5 in what turns into a fun scoring battle between the two point guards.
The Dallas Mavericks have so many special things planned for Dirk’s jersey retirement, so get to the American Airlines Center or your TV early and stay late to celebrate the Mavs GOAT. Enjoy the show.