Following another win in the NBA regular season, the Dallas Mavericks are starting to regain momentum, even in the absence of Luka Doncic. Kyrie Irving has been instrumental in keeping the team on course,

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has repeatedly shown the ability to bring out the best in players, especially unheralded role players.

The Mavericks have played to a 3-1 record in games that Luka Doncic has missed so far during the 2024-25 season.

Although the New York Knicks experienced success last season, reaching the second round of the playoffs for two consecutive years, they had one void in their otherwise triumphant 2023-24 campaign. The Dallas Mavericks swept the Knicks for their 2023-24 regular-season series. The Knicks seek revenge on Wednesday as part of the ESPN primetime game.

Feb 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) leaves the game after he appears to suffer a leg injury as he battles for the loose ball with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks have been without superstar point guard Luka Doncic for their last three games, and that streak will continue against the New York Knicks. A right wrist sprain will keep Doncic out of Wednesday night's contest, per the NBA's injury report.

The Dallas Mavericks have seemingly done right by the ship and got on the right track after a statement win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Cup. They a

Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson are among the Dallas Mavericks set to miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a crucial update on Doncic while speaking to reporters before tip-off.