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Knicks vs Mavericks, Jan. 19, 2026
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Here are three overreactions from this blowout win.
There was plenty of animosity from fans directed at Knicks players. But the loudest boos were held for Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Dallas Mavericks need a new GM after firing Nico Harrison and many NBA fans believe franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki would be a great choice. However, Nowitzki told Sports Illustrated that he’s not interested in becoming the Mavericks’ new GM.
Megan Thee Stallion took in Monday’s Knicks-Mavericks game, but the “Savage” rapper wasn’t exactly rooting for the home team. At the end of Dallas’ 114-97 blowout of the Knicks, she celebrated with a smooch on the court for boyfriend Klay Thompson, who scored 14 points in the Mavs’ big win.
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Cooper Flagg returns to help Mavericks blow out Knicks as boos rain down at Madison Square Garden
Max Christie scored a season-high 26 points, Cooper Flagg had 18 in his first pro game at Madison Square Garden and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
A video of all the inadvertent shots Dwight Powell took from Karl-Anthony Towns during their battle is quickly circulating on X.
The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready to play the Utah Jazz. Again, you may ask? Yes, again. It's the fourth and final game of the season between these two bad basketball teams, and the third in the last nine days. Utah owns the season lead, 2-1, so this game could have big implications on final draft lottery odds down the line.
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Thompson scores 23 points, including the 17,000th of his career, as Mavericks beat the Jazz 138-120
Klay Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half, including the 17,000th of his career, and six Mavericks scored in double figures in a 138-120 win over Utah on Saturday night as Dallas completed a two-game sweep of the Jazz.
Dirk Nowitzki addresses his future, putting speculation about the Dallas Mavericks GM role and potential changes to rest.
The Mavericks were led by a game-high 26 points from Max Christie, while Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 22 points for the Knicks. Let’s get to the numbers.