The Philadelphia 76ers hit the road for Dallas to kick off the 2026 calendar year with a matchup against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.

Deni Avdija had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and Shaedon Sharpe added 24 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-122 on Monday night. Caleb Love also scored 24 for the Blazers off the bench,

Any diagnosis of Dallas’ struggles so far this season would start with its struggles away from the American Airlines Center.

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Sacramento Kings 113-107 Saturday afternoon in what was undoubtedly a matchup between two basketball teams.

Cooper Flagg and the Mavs face off against Shaedon Sharpe and the Blazers for a Western Conference throwdown in prime time.

The Sixers will look for their first win of 2026 when they visit the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night. Happy New Year, Liberty Ballers community! We hope everyone is safe and healthy and ready to have a great 2026.

The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) have returned home from their recent winless road trip for a New Years Day bout with the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14).

The Dallas Mavericks have to be pleased with the way their top draft pick Cooper Flagg has excelled during his debut NBA season. While the Western Conference team currently sits 12th, Flagg's emergence as one of the best young players in the NBA has been refreshing for Dallas.