Preview: Wizards Host Mavericks Saturday Night
The Dallas Mavericks aim to avoid a second devastating loss as they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. This game follows the Wizards' matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers just the night before, marking the second night of a back-to-back for Washington.
Game Details
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network
Teams and Player Availability
Washington Wizards
- Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly were absent during Friday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Dallas 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) remain out for the upcoming game against the Wizards.
"The Washington Wizards are hosting the Dallas Mavericks and reigning no. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg Saturday night."
The matchup carries extra attention as fans watch the Wizards face the tough challenge of back-to-back games while the Mavericks look to improve their season start.
Author's summary: The Wizards host the Mavericks amid back-to-back scheduling challenges, while both teams face multiple player absences that could impact the game outcome.