The Dallas Mavericks aim to avoid another early-season upset when they face the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Both teams are navigating key injuries as they prepare for this matchup.
After playing the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the Wizards enter the second night of a back-to-back. Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly missed Friday’s contest due to injury.
The Mavericks are traveling without several key players. Dante Exum (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf) remain sidelined following Friday’s game against Memphis. Additionally, Dereck Lively and Kyrie Irving are ruled out with knee issues and will not play against Washington.
Reigning No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will take the floor for Washington, drawing major attention from fans and analysts alike.
The Wizards host the Mavericks in Washington as both depleted rosters battle fatigue and injuries, with top rookie Cooper Flagg expected to be the center of attention.