of dallas mavericks Thursday night at home charlotte hornets in an interconference matchup.
Dallas enters Thursday’s game with a 19-28 record after losing at home. minnesota timberwolves on Wednesday night.
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Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington (25)© Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with 21 points and seven rebounds, and Naji Marshall had 18 points and six rebounds.
Now, Dallas will look to bounce back for a tough matchup at home against the Hornets on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Charlotte enters Thursday’s contest with a 20-28 record after defeating Charlotte. memphis grizzlies Wednesday night on the street.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) Alonzo Adams-Iman image
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Brandon Miller had 26 points and three assists, and Miles Bridges had 20 points, six rebounds and three assists for the Hornets on Wednesday.
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Both teams will be looking to win Thursday night’s matchup, but both teams could be without several key players due to injury.
Hornets injury report: Will Brandon Miller play?
For the Hornets, three players were listed on Thursday’s injury report, including Miller.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller Scott Kinser-Iman images
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Charlotte listed Miller as possible due to left ankle impingement and is expected to play against the Mavericks.
The Hornets will be without Grant Williams as he manages a right knee injury, while Mason Plumlee remains sidelined as he recovers from right groin surgery.
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Mavericks injury report: Will Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson play?
Meanwhile, the Mavericks have seven players listed on the injury report. cooper flag is not one of them.
Dallas Mavericks FW Cooper Flagg (32) Jerome Miron Iman Image
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Flagg, of course, missed Wednesday’s game to manage an ankle injury, but he is off the injury report and is expected to return Thursday night.
dallas listed klay thompson He is expected to return after missing Wednesday’s game, likely due to soreness in his left knee.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31). Kiyoshi Mio Iman image
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The Mavericks have Naji Marshall ruled out for rest as he will miss the first game of the season, and Brandon Williams is doubtful to play due to a sprained right ankle.
anthony davisDante Exum, kyrie irving and Derek Lively II have been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injury.
Fans can watch the Hornets and Mavericks game from Dallas on Thursday night at 8:30pm ET.
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