Pistons take down Mavericks in Mexico City
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On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will face off in an exciting interconference NBA matchup.
At some point this season, the Dallas Mavericks anticipate the return of Kyrie Irving. Over the offseason, reports suggested that Irving’s return is likely to h
The Pistons have been on fire offensively and put up 135 points on 49% shooting in their last contest. Detroit's defense has stayed solid as well, ranking as the tenth-best unit in the NBA. The Pistons are going against a Mavericks side down 3 starters and potentially 5 contributors.
A nthony Davis limped off the court not to return, after landing following a first-quarter basket against Indiana on Wednesday night. Now comes the news that he has suffered a low-grade calf strain and will miss at least a couple of games.
The Dallas Mavericks let a winnable game slip away in Mexico City, unraveling in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons surged late to hand them a 122-110 loss.
The NBA returns to Mexico City for the 15th time on Saturday with the Mavericks playing the Pistons, who are laying 7.5 points. This line has moved one point toward Dallas through Saturday. Detroit is slightly healthier but is still without the big contributions from Jaden Ivey in the backcourt.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is set to make his season debut against the Detroit Pistons in Saturday’s matchup.
The Dallas Mavericks travel to Mexico City to face the Pistons amid concerning news about their franchise big man, Anthony Davis.