BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to end its three-game skid when the Mavericks take on Philadelphia. The Mavericks are 9-9 on their home court. Dallas averages 14.9 turnovers per game and is 5-5 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents. The 76ers are 8-6 on the road. Philadelphia is 5-4 in one-possession games.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic became teary-eyed watching a tribute video about him before his introduction to the Dallas Mavericks fans at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, April 9, 2025. This is the first time Luka has returned to the AAC after being traded away in February.

The Dallas Mavericks have to be pleased with the way their top draft pick Cooper Flagg has excelled during his debut NBA season. While the Western Conference team currently sits 12th, Flagg's emergence as one of the best young players in the NBA has been refreshing for Dallas.

After ending 2025 on a sour note, the Dallas Mavericks hope that flipping the calendar leads to a surge of new success.

Dallas Mavericks apply for Disabled Player Exceptions for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum as injuries derail the season.

Max Christie led the Mavericks with 25 points and Brandon Williams scored 22. Cooper Flagg had 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

Despite being one of the longest tenured Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks fans want Jaden Hardy to be gone by the trade deadline because of his underperformance.