With Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, and Daniel Gafford out, Dallas started Kyrie Irving, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively II, while the Knicks rolled out former Maverick Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Nov 19, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) moves to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

For the game, the Mavs could be without one of their best players, as Klay Thompson is on the injury report. He also missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).