Preview: Wizards Host Mavericks Saturday Night
The Dallas Mavericks aim to avoid a second devastating loss to the Washington Wizards to start the season. The Wizards will host the Mavericks and the reigning No. 1 overall pick, Cooper Flagg, on Saturday night.
This game marks the second night of a back-to-back, with the Wizards having played the Cleveland Cavaliers the previous evening.
When and Where
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
Injury Updates
- Wizards: Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly missed the game against the Cavaliers on Friday.
- Mavericks: Dante Exum (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf) were out for the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
- Dereck Lively (knee) and Kyrie Irving (knee) will not play against the Wizards.
"The Mavericks are hoping to avoid a catastrophic second loss to the Wizards to start the season."
This matchup is a key early test for both teams as the season unfolds.
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