The Dallas Mavericks needed overtime yet again to decide their latest game at American Airlines Center on Sunday night. Daniel Gafford kissed the sky after rattling in two free throws to give the Mavericks a three-point lead in the final two minutes of overtime.

The Dallas Mavericks (4-11) host the New York Knicks (8-5) on Wednesday night in the nightcap ESPN game. Dallas lost to the Timberwolves in brutal fashion on Monday. The Knicks are coming off a close loss to the Miami Heat and look to bounce back

But it'll also be the first matchup between the Lakers and Mavs since Dallas fired Nico Harrison as the general manager about two weeks ago, who was the orchestrator of the infamous Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Star rookie Cooper Flagg about Friday's game against the Lakers, and he says it's just another game, as he should.

The New York Knicks face the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season NBA game on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (11/19/25) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Behind another standout performance from Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks secured a 138–133 overtime victory vs. Blazers on Sunday.

It was a pivotal Game 4 for both teams. With Kawhi Leonard out for the game with knee inflammation, the Clippers were desperate to tie the series before they head back to Los Angeles. A win by Dallas would give them a 3-1 series lead and three chances to ...

Alongside Gafford and Lively, Dallas will also be without Dante Exum and Ryan Nembhard. Monday’s game against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET and air on NBA League Pass.

Tyler Herro scored 24 points in his season debut after recovering from ankle surgery, Kel'el Ware had 20 points and 18 rebounds, and the Miami Heat held off the Dallas Mavericks 106-102 on Monday night. Bam Adebayo had 17 points for Miami, which was held nearly 20 points below its season average but improved to 8-1 at home.

If both men can remain active for an extended period of time, the Mavericks could at least have a fig h ting chance in the Western Conference. They will need to be sharp against the incoming Knickerbockers. Tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Dereck Lively underwent surgery on his right foot in July, and he has already missed several games this season with a separate knee issue, too.