The Dallas Mavericks have spent two weeks in free fall, during which their coach, Jason Kidd, has lost his cool with the press. They can point to injuries sinking their season, yet they also run a starting lineup without a traditional point guard, and have lacked a spare penetrator to combine with top pick Cooper Flagg.
It’s game two of the miniseries, and the San Antonio Spurs have beat them twice this year. Despite some warts here and there, the Spurs are playing well and must continue to do so because the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first seed is vulnerable. Keep in mind that the Mavericks are on par with the league’s worst offensive rating on the road.
San Antonio Spurs (35-16) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-32)
February 7, 2026 | 5:00 PM CT
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Spurs injuries: De’Aaron Fox — questionable (back); Luke Kornet — questionable (adductor, ankle); Jeremy Sochan — questionable (quad); Lindy Waters III — out (knee)
Mavericks injuries: Kyrie Irving — out (knee); Derrick Lively II — out (foot); Khris Middleton — doubtful (trade pending); Brandon Williams — probable (leg)