Despite the Mavericks missing Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, and Daniel Gafford, they outscored the Bucks in the paint 58-46. But the Bucks also shot 35 free throws to Dallas' 25 and blocked six shots. They could've taken more advantage on the inside, but Damian Lillard and Gary Trent Jr. were doing just fine on the outside.
Kyrie Irving responded to a message from head coach Jason Kidd regarding the Dallas Mavericks’ recent struggles. Fans should know by now that things have not gone well for the Mavericks after trading away their franchise superstar.
Brown, a 7-foot-2 big man, was signed Feb. 10 for emergency center help while the Mavericks dealt with injuries to Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II. Veteran center Dwight Powell was still sidelined at the time with a hip injury, so the Mavericks were forced to use 6-foot-8 two-way forward Kessler Edwards as their default center.
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The Mavericks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 103-96 on Thursday, finishing February with a 6-5 record. They allowed the Hornets to tie the game in the fourth quarter after leading by eight points, but Kyrie Irving scored nine straight to put the Mavericks ahead for good.