The Dallas Mavericks visit the New York Knicks on Monday, January 19, with both teams managing significant injury concerns ahead of the Eastern Conference matchup at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET in New York.
Dallas Mavericks enter the game with a 17-26 record and have won their last two outings, both against the Utah Jazz. Those wins came by margins of 18 and 22 points, providing some momentum despite the club sitting 12th in the Western Conference standings.
The visiting side continues to deal with an extensive injury list that directly affects its rotation and lineup flexibility. Anthony Davis remains out with a left finger sprain, while Kyrie Irving is sidelined following left knee surgery.
Dallas is also without Dante Exum, who is recovering from right knee surgery, and Dereck Lively II, who remains out after right foot surgery. Daniel Gafford is unavailable due to a right ankle sprain.
P.J. Washington is listed as out for personal reasons, removing another consistent starter from the frontcourt. D’Angelo Russell is also unavailable due to illness.
Rookie forward Cooper Flagg is questionable with a left ankle sprain after starting all 40 games this season and averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per contest. His status is a key variable, as he leads the club in minutes played and usage among available scorers.
Several two-way players are listed as probable, including Moussa Cisse, Miles Kelly, and Ryan Nembhard.
New York Knicks enter Monday’s contest at 25-17 and are currently third in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are looking to stop a three-game losing streak after recent defeats to the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.
New York’s injury report is shorter but still impactful. Jalen Brunson is questionable with a right ankle sprain after averaging 28.2 points and 6.1 assists per game this season. His availability will heavily influence the Knicks’ offensive structure.
Josh Hart is also questionable due to right ankle soreness. Hart has played a key role as a secondary playmaker and rebounder, averaging 7.7 boards and 5.3 assists per game. Trey Jemison III remains out while on a G League two-way assignment.
The teams last met on November 19, when New York secured a 113-111 road win in Dallas.
