Kyrie Irving

Dallas Mavericks (19-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (31-22, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas aims to stop its seven-game skid with a win against Phoenix.The Suns are 21-15 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix has a 14-17 record against teams over .500.The Mavericks are 11-23 against conference opponents. Dallas gives up 117.2 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.0 points per game.The Suns are shooting 46.0% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points lower than the 46.5% the Mavericks allow to opponents. The Mavericks are shooting 47.0% from the field, 0.2% higher than the 46.8% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.The teams meet for the second time this season. The Suns won 123-114 in the last matchup on Nov. 13.TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is averaging 13.6 points and 4.7 assists for the Suns. Dillon Brooks is averaging 22.1 points over the last 10 games.P.J. Washington is scoring 14.1 points per game and averaging 7.1 rebounds for the Mavericks. Cooper Flagg is averaging 22.0 points and 6.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 109.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 9.9 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.4 points per game.Mavericks: 3-7, averaging 116.6 points, 46.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.3 points.INJURIES: Suns: Isaiah Livers: day to day (shoulder), Cole Anthony: day to day (not injury related), Grayson Allen: day to day (knee).Mavericks: Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Khris Middleton: day to day (not injury related), Kyrie Irving: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Kyrie Irving is very much part of the Dallas Mavericks future plans, but probably not in the way you expect.

Dallas Mavericks (19-32, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (35-16, second in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Saturday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: San Antonio is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Dallas.The Spurs are 9-3 against division opponents. San Antonio is second in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 46.5 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama paces the Spurs with 11.1 boards.The Mavericks are 3-8 against opponents in the Southwest Division. Dallas is 8-9 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14.3 turnovers per game.The Spurs are shooting 47.3% from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point higher than the 46.3% the Mavericks allow to opponents. The Mavericks are shooting 47.1% from the field, 1.5% higher than the 45.6% the Spurs' opponents have shot this season.The teams play for the third time this season. The Spurs won the last meeting 135-123 on Feb. 6, with Wembanyama scoring 29 points in the win.TOP PERFORMERS: Wembanyama is averaging 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.7 blocks for the Spurs. De'Aaron Fox is averaging 17.1 points over the last 10 games.Cooper Flagg is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall is averaging 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 7-3, averaging 115.6 points, 45.6 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 7.0 steals and 7.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.9 points per game.Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 118.5 points, 47.4 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.7 points.INJURIES: Spurs: Luke Kornet: day to day (ankle), Lindy Waters III: day to day (knee), Jeremy Sochan: day to day (quad).Mavericks: Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), P.J. Washington: day to day (concussion protocol), Brandon Williams: day to day (leg), Kyrie Irving: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

San Antonio Spurs (34-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-31, 12th in the Western Conference)Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -6.5; over/under is 224.5BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts San Antonio looking to break its four-game home skid.The Mavericks are 3-7 against division opponents. Dallas ranks third in the NBA with 35.0 defensive rebounds per game led by P.J. Washington averaging 5.7.The Spurs are 8-3 against Southwest Division teams. San Antonio is fifth in the Western Conference scoring 116.9 points per game and is shooting 47.2%.The Mavericks are shooting 47.0% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points higher than the 45.5% the Spurs allow to opponents. The Spurs average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 more makes per game than the Mavericks allow.The teams square off for the second time this season. The Spurs won 125-92 in the last meeting on Oct. 23. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 40 points, and Washington led the Mavericks with 17 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Cooper Flagg is averaging 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Mavericks. Klay Thompson is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Stephon Castle is shooting 45.0% and averaging 16.5 points for the Spurs. Julian Champagnie is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 117.1 points, 48.0 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.0 points per game.Spurs: 7-3, averaging 114.0 points, 45.6 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.7 points.INJURIES: Mavericks: Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), P.J. Washington: out (concussion protocol), Brandon Williams: day to day (leg), Kyrie Irving: out (knee), Daniel Gafford: day to day (ankle).Spurs: Kelly Olynyk: out (foot), Dylan Harper: out (ankle), Lindy Waters III: out (knee), Jeremy Sochan: out (quad).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Boston Celtics (31-18, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-30, 11th in the Western Conference)Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas aims to end its three-game home slide with a win against Boston.The Mavericks have gone 14-14 in home games. Dallas leads the Western Conference with 35.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Anthony Davis averaging 8.0.The Celtics are 15-10 on the road. Boston is ninth in the Eastern Conference scoring 116.1 points per game and is shooting 46.9%.The Mavericks average 11.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.2 fewer makes per game than the Celtics allow (14.2). The Celtics are shooting 46.9% from the field, 0.8% higher than the 46.1% the Mavericks' opponents have shot this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Cooper Flagg is scoring 19.8 points per game with 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall is averaging 18.0 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 54.4% over the last 10 games.Payton Pritchard is scoring 16.8 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.1 points and 8.0 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 5-5, averaging 118.4 points, 46.8 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.5 points per game.Celtics: 7-3, averaging 114.1 points, 47.2 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.1 points.INJURIES: Mavericks: Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), P.J. Washington: day to day (head), Brandon Williams: day to day (leg), Kyrie Irving: out (knee), Dante Exum: out for season (knee), Anthony Davis: out (hand).Celtics: Jayson Tatum: out (achilles).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.