The Dallas team will go their own way when they visit Houston on Friday afternoon, while the Knicks will do the same when they visit the Grizzlies on Friday night.
Almost unanswered Mavs offense. The Knicks' 20-point lead and dominance in the paint is very important. Time out of New York to cool down the little good rhythm of Dallas.
The casualties for this match are as follows: Mavs: Theo Pinson, Frank Ntikilikina, Marquese Chris and Tim Hardaway Jr. Knicks: Mitchell Robinson (Duda), Kemba Walker, Quentin Grimes, Obi Toppin, Nerlens Noel, Cam Reddish, Luka Samanic and Derrick Rose.
In the last game, this was how both teams lined up: Knicks: Julius Randle, Cam Reddish, Mitchell Robinson, Evan Fournier and RJ Barrett. Mavs: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dwight Powell, Reggie Bullock and Dorian Finney Smith.
This will be the second duel of the series between both teams, New York took the first and, although it is not a favorite, we will see if it is enough to get the victory. The latest result favors the Knicks by a score of 108 to 85, in a game that did not feature the figure of Dallas. Now, we'll see if the Mavs tie the series.
We're just under an hour before the Knicks-Mavs game kicks off at the American Airlines Center. Both quintets will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
In a few moments we will share the starting lineups for the New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks, as well as the latest information from the American Airlines Center. Do not miss any details of the match with minute by minute and live online from VAVEL.
The Dallas base is leading the team in offense as the best scorer and best assister with an average of 28.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game. The star of the Mavs is taking advantage of the great moment of the team to be fighting at the top of the Western Conference and with important possibilities of being considered for the all-star game. Without a doubt, the point guard's connection with Dinwiddie, a new reinforcement of the squad, is the most important for the good moment of Dallas and its immediate future. The departure of Kristaps Porzingis came at the right time for both the player and the team, and the addition of Dinwiddie is working very well.
The Dallas Mavericks are going through a great moment, they are going through a positive streak with 5 wins in a row against direct postseason rivals, which has allowed them to climb to fifth place. At the moment, the Mavs march with a record of 40 wins and 25 losses. The injuries of Luka Doncic, who has missed 20% of the games, have been the main reason why the team did not perform as expected. Now with his return, the team has placed itself in postseason positions and we'll see if it's enough for them to get in directly or go to the Play-In. With the arrival of Spencer Dinwiddie, the team has shown a better face and his connection with Doncic will be vital for their aspirations.
The New York center is the team's absolute leader in all offensive areas with an average of 20.1 points, 10.0 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game. The figure of the Knicks has connected very well with Kemba Walker but, without a doubt, he needs more help to show us the good level that the team showed us last season. However, this effect is more noticeable due to the results of the team, when Randle is good, the Knicks are also. The team has its postseason qualification at risk if these results hold, but they could be a big upset heading into the end of the regular season and get into the next round via Play-In.
The New York team comes after a victory against the Kings by a score of 131 to 115. The team has been using a Big Ball formation with many tall players and, also, they have been affected by contagions forcing the team has to make constant changes in its starting lineup. The Knicks arrive with a record of 27 wins and 38 losses, placing them in twelfth place in the Eastern Conference. The team has found mixed results through the connection of Julius Randle, Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker, the season continues to be a bitter pill for the fans after the great result of last year, we will see if it is enough for the Knicks to get into the playoffs . With the announcement of Kemba's withdrawal, the team seems to have thrown in the towel in search of a place in the playoffs but the possibilities are still there.
The American Airlines Center located in the city of Dallas will host this duel between two teams with opposite realities, while the Knicks are desperately looking for a place in the Play-In, the Mavericks are fighting to have their ticket to the playoffs secured. This stadium has a capacity for 20,000 fans and was inaugurated in 2001.
Good day to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks game, corresponding to the 2021-2022 NBA regular season. The meeting will take place at the American Airlines Arena, at 8:30 p.m.
