The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Golden State Warriors as they play the last 10 games of the regular season. With the addition of Kyrie Irving in the trade window, the Mavs certainly upgraded their roster. However, as they go into the final 10 games of the season, it will be extremely crucial to get maximum wins. The Western Conference has been highly competitive and each game is crucial for a playoff spot.
With that said the Mavs and the Warriors are in the same conference, so it will be a highly competitive game. The Mavs are just in the playoff spot with the 8th seed and exactly at the .500 mark. On the other hand, the Warriors are just 1 win ahead of the Mavs at the 6th seed, who aren’t safe either. It is fair to say that both teams will be putting it all out on the floor to cement their playoff spot.
Luka Doncic is doubtful for the Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors game tonight
Luka Doncic has been the cornerstone of the success Mavericks have had this season. However, Doncic has played a significant amount of games, against the opposition’s best defenders. This has taken a toll on his physical health and is sidelined for the Mavs due to a thigh injury. This is a huge loss for the Mavs. Doncic is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game.
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As for the Warriors, they have several key players who are a doubt ahead of the game against the Mavs. Andre Iguodala underwent surgery which keeps him out for a month. With Draymond Green scraping through issues and is also listed as probable. Andrew Wigging is also out who is dealing with a family issue. Nonetheless, let’s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster ahead of tonight’s game.
Dallas Mavericks injury report
- Luka Doncic (Out)
- Kyrie Irving (Questionable)
- Markieff Morris (Out)
Dallas Mavericks expected roster
- Reggie Bullock
- Maxi Kleber
- Dwight Powell
- Josh Green
- Kyrie Irving (Questionable)
Golden State Warriors injury report
- Andre Iguodala (Out)
- Draymond Green (Probable)
- Kevon Looney (Probable)
- Gary Payton II (Out)
- Ty Jerome (Out)
- Andrew Wigging (out)
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Draymond Green (Probable)
- Donte DiVincenzo
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Klay Thompson
- Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors will take the game
The teams facing each other are separated by just a game. However, with the absentees on the Mavs roster, it will be hard to mount a challenge against the defending champs. The Mavs are also facing doubts about Kyrie Irving who is listed as questionable with a lingering foot injury. Without their 2 key players, they are most likely to succumb against the Warriors, who cruised passed the Houston Rockets last time out.
With the Warriors looking to start with a strong starting 5 it is an easy win for them. With Steph and Thompson both healthy for tonight’s matchup they are sure to take the win. It will be a much more imposing game plan from the Warriors who are just 1 win above the .500 mark. Any slipups could be costly. Nonetheless, we will go with the Warriors to take the win tonight.