Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford enjoyed a big game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Offense was hard to come by for the Mavericks after the Wolves started sending multiple bodies at Kyrie Irving when he had the ball. After five quick points from the Mavs, a 7-0 run from the Wolves opened the lead up to 12 on Nickeil Alexander-Walker's second three-pointer of the quarter,

Injuries continue to mount for the Dallas Mavericks, who lost one of their key contributors for several months after he fractured his foot.

The second-year big man has been Dallas' best center and adds to the list of injuries catching up with the Mavericks.

On the other hand, the Mavericks will have to make due with a 23-21 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Minnesota Timberwolves @ Dallas Mavericks Current Records: Minnesota 22-21, Dallas 23-20 The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a road trip to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.

The Mavericks, as The Athletic reported earlier this month, have expressed interest in conversations with rival teams about acquiring an impact perimeter defender. Dallas, according to

Fun fact: Over the last 5 games, Raptors are holding opponents to 95.5 points per 100 possessions in 158 MIN with Davion Mitchell on court. They’re allowing 128.5 points per 100 with him OFF court. Opponents are shooting 38.7 FG% with him on & 49.1% with him off in the last 5. pic.twitter.com/Q4HNwsPawm

Dallas lost to the Hornets on Monday because no one could get going outside of Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford. It was a similar story on Wednesday, this time being Irving and P.J. Washington. Maxi Kleber was effectively the team's third-best scorer on the night, something that can't happen if they want success.

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly exploring ways to upgrade their perimeter defense. General Manager Nico Harrison has emphasized that while the team evaluates all options, they won’t make reactionary moves due to short-term injuries.

It wasn't always pretty, but the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped their two-game losing streak with a 115-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday