The New York Knicks are set to face the Dallas Mavericks as they aim to break a three-game losing streak. The game will take place on Monday at 5 p.m. EST in New York. The Knicks currently hold a record of 25-17, placing them third in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks sit at 17-26, ranked 12th in the Western Conference.
Matchup Overview
New York has been strong at home, boasting a 16-5 record this season. In terms of offensive firepower, the Knicks rank seventh in the league, averaging 118.4 points per game with an impressive shooting percentage of 46.9%. In contrast, Dallas struggles on the road, with a dismal record of 4-15.
Despite their challenges, the Mavericks have shown resilience against teams with winning records, holding an 8-15 record in such matchups. The Knicks have led the league in three-point shooting, averaging 15.0 successful shots per game, well above the 11.7 allowed by the Mavericks.
Previous Encounter
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their last game on November 20, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Mavericks 113-111. Jalen Brunson was a standout performer for New York, contributing 28 points, while Naji Marshall led Dallas with 23 points.
Key Players
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks): 20.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.
- Jalen Brunson (Knicks): 19.2 points and 3.7 assists in the last 10 games.
- Cooper Flagg (Mavericks): 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
- Klay Thompson (Mavericks): 3.6 made three-pointers over the past 10 games.
Recent Performance
In their last ten games, the Knicks have struggled, holding a 2-8 record. They averaged 110.6 points and 44.2 rebounds per game, while allowing opponents to score an average of 117.7 points. The Mavericks, however, managed a 5-5 record, averaging 116.5 points and 44.5 rebounds while allowing 115.6 points to their rivals.
Injuries
Injuries may impact both teams in this critical matchup:
- Knicks:
- Jalen Brunson: Day to day (ankle).
- Josh Hart: Day to day (ankle).
- Mavericks:
- Daniel Gafford: Day to day (ankle).
- P.J. Washington: Day to day (personal).
- Dereck Lively II: Out for season (foot).
- Cooper Flagg: Day to day (ankle).
- Kyrie Irving: Out (knee).
- Dante Exum: Out for season (knee).
- Anthony Davis: Out (hand).
- D’Angelo Russell: Day to day (illness).
With so much at stake, the Knicks aim to reclaim their form against the Mavericks and halt their losing streak. The outcome of this game could impact both teams as they navigate the competitive landscape of the NBA.
