The Dallas Mavericks got embarrassed by the OKC Thunder on Friday night. Anthony Davis was non-existent, Cooper Flagg wasn't his usual self, and it was just a poor game overall. But they had a chance for redemption on Saturday, the second night of a back-to-back, against the Houston Rockets at home.

The Dallas Mavericks have been under fire all season for a horrendous start after touting their championship hopes. The Mavericks appeared to be a fractured basketball team that was searching for anything to be positive or hopeful about.

The Dallas Mavericks might have a plan in place to try and lure Luka Doncic back to the franchise once he hits free agency in a few years.

The Dallas Mavericks are on a train going nowhere fast.

Jason Kidd addresses the Mavericks’ uncertainty as Dereck Lively II seeks answers on his foot setback, adding weight to their injury concerns.

The OKC Thunder extended its league-best winning streak to 14 games with a home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Here are three takeaways.

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