Game 2: Dallas Mavericks (0-1) vs. Indiana Pacers (1-0) | 6:00pm CST

[KillerLeft]

Also, Marshall goes up a notch in my book for being the first one to stick up for Flagg after that hard Nesmith foul.

[Mavs2021]

That was a pleasure to watch until Nesmith´s meltdown. Also May is a quick learner. Made a literal small tweak and it helped a lot. Saw a lot "smaller" line-ups in the first half. Risacher/Flagg playing SF up. In the 2nd half it obviously got a little problematic without Flagg and Kyrie´s foul trouble. I think Gafford is definitely the odd man out, considering that we still have two bigs in Aldama and Lively to return. Also we might have looked a lot worse in pre-season and game one, cause the Rockets and Hawks are legitimately good.

[F Gump]

May's postgame was VERY interesting. Charming personality, with an attempt to engage and inform the media. Felt like he wanted to be there and to talk. Many insights shared. So different than Kidd (or Carlisle or Pop or so many, who want to hide all they can). Hard to know if it will last, but very enjoyable.

[KillerLeft]

REZ with +21 in 16.5 minutes, with only two fouls?

Wowza

[Knutsen]

REZ with +21 in 16.5 minutes, with only two fouls?

Wowza

Make sure you get a chance to rewatch the first half. 

I think it was a blueprint how Dusty wants the team to play on both ends and in transition. 

Really impressive how active, dynamic and gritty they were.

[ballsrchr]

Go figure?

Only fans don’t understand.

Only fans don't understand?

I understand plenty.  That was a facetious comment.  At this point in my life, all I can be is a fan.  Sixty years ago, or so--well--all I can say is that I was a pretty good driveway point guard.

But it was a pretty damn big driveway...

[ballsrchr]

May's postgame was VERY interesting. Charming personality, with an attempt to engage and inform the media. Felt like he wanted to be there and to talk. Many insights shared. So different than Kidd (or Carlisle or Pop or so many, who want to hide all they can). Hard to know if it will last, but very enjoyable.

I had quit watching the pre and postgame talks because of arrogant reticence shown by coaches and others.  I will have to check out how May performs.  I "May" start watching again.

[Chicagojk]

It is just one game but that first half and some of the second was awesome. I think you can start to see how May wants to play on offense and defense. And maybe the vision Masai wants in players.

I have been really impressed with Morez despite him not doing anything incredible. He just is really smart and can do a lot of things.

Marshall made some huge buckets late that really stopped the Pacers runs. The one negative I had is there is a lot of dribbling when he is running the offense. The ball movement was great earlier in the game but it got very stagnant late. He was playing with Cooper and Kyrie for long stretches so it will be interesting to see how they try to fix that.

[Chicagojk]

Coach talk or real?

https://x.com/mikeacurtis2/status/211375...99400?s=46

[SleepingHero]

Wasn't able to watch, what's the Coop injury? Hopefully something not too bad?

Where Coop was grabbing looked like an AC joint injury. The fact he shot free throws afterwards and could raise his arm and looked to have full motion doesn't make me concerned its anything serious.

Most mild AC joint injuries may cost 1-2 games if that. All in all we got lucky imo. Could've been a fracture or worse. Reckless foul by Nesmith

[Scott41theMavs]

REZ with +21 in 16.5 minutes, with only two fouls?

Wowza

I'm going to have to remember with Rez not to look at the box score, but rather the eye test and team impact.

[rocky164]

I love watching these young guys play. The hustle and desire is apparent. Rez dives across the baseline to save a ball from going out of bounds leading to a second chance 2. ZR unsuccessfully leaping into the stands to keep the ball alive. All this with the team up double digits. Mavs had 10 steals and 11 blocks. They were challenging everything. It was really fun to watch!! This was the first game that I could say that about since the Luka trade. There’s going to be growing pains and they’ll lose games they probably shouldn’t, but if this is the kind of effort and style of play we’ll see the rest of the season, it’s going to be enjoyable regardless of wins or losses.
Additionally PJ had a fantastic game especially in the second half with Cooper out. There were times he appeared to be playing the small ball 5 more so in the first half I think, and that lineup was effective.

[windjc]

Absolutely nothing I see surprises me.

This is Dusty’s MO all along and anyone who had done research on May should have known this. He wants high hustle, team oriented movement and passing and playing with fun and passion. His locker room comments about 80 more games and never concerning themselves with the scoreboard were straight out of his textbook.

Seeing a glimpse of it materialize in game two is nice. This is going to be a rollercoaster. But when these kids get this into their nervous system permanently this team is going to exceed expectations. I’m getting my “I Told You So” neon banners out and ready, although I don’t expect to have to use them until after the all-star break.

[KillerLeft]

I'm going to have to remember with Rez not to look at the box score, but rather the eye test and team impact.

Dude, I thought his BOX SCORE numbers were great, considering he only played 16 minutes.

[DallasMaverick]

Absolutely nothing I see surprises me.

This is Dusty’s MO all along and anyone who had done research on May should have known this. He wants high hustle, team oriented movement and passing and playing with fun and passion. His locker room comments about 80 more games and never concerning themselves with the scoreboard were straight out of his textbook.

Seeing a glimpse of it materialize in game two is nice. This is going to be a rollercoaster. But when these kids get this into their nervous system permanently this team is going to exceed expectations. I’m getting my “I Told You So” neon banners out and ready, although I don’t expect to have to use them until after the all-star break.

Nope, I'm sorry.  No rollercoaster.

It's 81-1, baby.

[Knutsen]

Nope, I'm sorry.  No rollercoaster.

It's 81-1, baby.

You and Dusty don’t have any ambition - goal should be 98-1. And yes, I counted the extra game because of the league cup win.

[myconsumerclub]

Maybe we go undefeated the rest of the year but we are going to be short handed against SAN. If all we got to play on the court against San Antonio is Sasser Sergio Naji PJ Lowal Walter Gafford Cisse Rez it may not be too fun to watch.

Cooper Irving Santi Lively Howard Risacher Max Tarik Martin all got issues with bumps and bruises to deal with.

Guards: Sasser Walter Sergio
Forwards: Naji PJ Rez Lowal
bigs: Gafford Cisse

Maybe one or more of the injured heals in time to play against San

If I was Risacher I would want to get in on this game. Ditto for Max Tarik and Santi if he is close to returning.

[myconsumerclub]

AI tells me a slightly different situation exists:

For tonight's home opener against the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks have listed 10 players on their official injury report, including five players ruled out, four listed as questionable, and one doubtful.

Out


Player Position Reason
Cooper Flagg SF / PF Left shoulder sprain
Dereck Lively II C Right foot surgery
Santi Aldama PF Right knee surgery
Caleb Martin SF / PF Right thumb sprain
Tarik Biberović PF Right heel bursitis


Questionable


Player Position Reason
Kyrie Irving PG / SG Left knee injury management
Max Christie SG Right shin contusion
Zaccharie Risacher SF Right hip soreness
Morez Johnson Jr. PF Right shin splints


Doubtful


Player Position Reason
Jett Howard SG Right calf tightness and soreness

Would you like to know the projected starting lineup or game broadcast info for tonight's matchup against the Spurs?

[myconsumerclub]

sure thing AI

The Dallas Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs tonight at the American Airlines Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET).

Broadcast Info

• TV Channels: Local Dallas-Fort Worth viewers can watch the broadcast live on KFAA 29 or MavsTV. San Antonio market viewers can stream the game via DAZN-SAS.
• Live Stream: In-market fans can stream the game on Fubo. Out-of-market viewers can stream via NBA League Pass.

Projected Starting Lineups

Due to the extensive injury report on the second night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks' lineup features significant adjustments:

Dallas Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG Kyrie Irving
SG Max Christie
SF Naji Marshall (replacing Cooper Flagg)
PF P.J. Washington Jr.
C Daniel Gafford (replacing Dereck Lively II) Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs Projected Lineup
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Stephon Castle
SF Dylan Harper
PF Devin Vassell
C Victor Wembanyama

[myconsumerclub]

sure thing AI

The Dallas Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs tonight at the American Airlines Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET).

Broadcast Info

• TV Channels: Local Dallas-Fort Worth viewers can watch the broadcast live on KFAA 29 or MavsTV. San Antonio market viewers can stream the game via DAZN-SAS.
• Live Stream: In-market fans can stream the game on Fubo. Out-of-market viewers can stream via NBA League Pass.

Projected Starting Lineups

Due to the extensive injury report on the second night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks' lineup features significant adjustments:

Dallas Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG     Kyrie Irving                                                
SG     Max Christie                                                
SF     Naji Marshall (replacing Cooper Flagg)        
PF     P.J. Washington Jr.                                        
C     Daniel Gafford (replacing Dereck Lively II)         Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs Projected Lineup
PG          De'Aaron Fox
SG          Stephon Castle
SF          Dylan Harper
PF          Devin Vassell
C          Victor Wembanyama

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from CBS Sports INJURY REPORT
Player Position Updated Injury Injury Status
Kyrie Irving PG Sat, Oct 24 Knee Game Time Decision
Caleb Martin SF Sat, Oct 24 Thumb Expected to be out until at least Nov 2
Santi Aldama C Sat, Oct 24 Knee Expected to be out until at least Oct 28
Max Christie SG Sat, Oct 24 Leg Game Time Decision
Dereck Lively II C Sat, Oct 24 Foot Expected to be out until at least Oct 28
Tarik Biberovic SF Sat, Oct 24 Heel Expected to be out until at least Nov 2
Zaccharie Risacher SF Sat, Oct 24 Hip Game Time Decision
Cooper Flagg SF Sat, Oct 24 Shoulder Expected to be out until at least Nov 2
Morez Johnson Jr. PF Sat, Oct 24 Lower Leg Game Time Decision
Friday, October 23, 2026
Player Position Updated Injury Injury Status
Jett Howard SG Fri, Oct 23 Calf Game Time Decision

Interesting that Santi will be back in 4 days.
Tarik Caleb and Cooper are expected back on November 2nd


Game time decisions tonight so we could see 
Max 
Kyrie
Morez
Risacher