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Mavericks
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| at NOP | L 119-116 | |
| vs DEN | L 99-118 | |
| vs DEN | L 101-112 | |
| vs POR | W 117-111 | |
| vs LAL | W 118-97 |
Knicks
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| at PHI | W 119-125 | |
| vs DET | L 119-124 | |
| vs MIL | W 140-106 | |
| vs OKC | L 101-126 | |
| vs TOR | W 112-98 |
Injuries
Mavericks
| Player | Pos | Date | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyrie Irving | G | Back | Irving did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 15) game against the Pelicans. | |
 Dereck Lively II | C | Ankle | Lively II did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 15) game against the Pelicans. | |
 Luka Dončić | F-G | Calf | The Mavericks announced on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Wednesday (Dec. 25) versus the Timberwolves. | |
 Dante Exum | G | Wrist | Head coach Jason Kidd said after Saturday's (Jan. 11) practice that Exum is making progress in his recovery from right wrist surgery. There is no clear timetable yet for his return. |
Knicks
| Player | Pos | Date | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Karl-Anthony Towns | C-F | Thumb | Towns did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 15) game against the 76ers. | |
 Mitchell Robinson | C | Ankle | Robinson has yet to begin running full speed but is expected to be cleared for full practice at some point in January, per Ian Begley of SportsNet New York. |
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