After registering back-to-back wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks look to continue their winning ways tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. from the American Airlines Center.
The surging Mavs have secured victories in four of their last five contests. Despite falling to Oklahoma City last week, Dallas responded with wins against the Eastern Conference’s top competitor and a longstanding division rival.
However, tonight Dallas turns its attention towards an upstart 76ers squad, which has won six of its last 10 matchups. At full strength the Sixers have highlighted their run with a pair of road wins against Milwaukee and a 94-89 victory against Toronto.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the 76ers:
Record: 18-29
Last: Defeated Sacramento, 122-119, on Jan. 30
Against Mavs: Dallas holds three game lead, 36-33, in 69 regular season matchups.
.@dallasmavs have won 7 straight over the 76ers and 17 of the last 20. But Philly has 10 wins in January to equal last season's win total.
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) February 1, 2017
OUT AND ABOUT
New addition Yogi Ferrell will have even more time to stake his claim for a role with the Mavericks moving forward. J.J. Barea (left calf) and Deron Williams (left great toe) will both miss tonight’s matchup. Andrew Bogut (right hamstring) is also expected to miss tonight’s contest, per Earl Sneed of Mavs.com.
Rick Carlisle says Deron Williams (left great toe sprain) is out vs. Philly. #DALvsPHI
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) February 1, 2017
Mavs fans won’t have to worry about monitoring ‘The Process’ tonight. Sixers center Joel Embiid did not join the team for Philly’s current four-game road trip, according to CSN Philly. Accordingly, the news should equate to all-smiles for those MFFL heading to the AAC tonight. As the Sixers are 2-12 this season without Embiid.
DON’T QUOTE ME
After raising eyebrows across the metroplex, Ferrell is simply enjoying his opportunity to join an NBA roster. Ferrell outdueled Cavs guard Kyrie Irving in the team’s previous contest, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds, 4 steals and three assists. Irving was limited to 18 points on 21 shots, including a 1-for-8 performance from the three-point line.
“I am living the dream right now,” Ferrell said following the win.
KEEP AN EYE OUT
Following an a pair of impressive performances in the team’s starting unit — both of which led to victories — Ferrell’s ascension remains an intriguing follow. His teammates have credited the young guard with breathing new life into the team.
Yogi Ferrell: "You know, I'm definitely on Cloud Nine right now. Obviously, growing up, I didn't think I'd be able to get this opportunity."
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) January 31, 2017
Wesley Matthews on Yogi Ferrell: "He's got an edge to him. He's a product of Tom Crean. … I know he's been battle tested." #DALvsCLE
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) January 31, 2017
Stats and information provided by Basketball Reference, ESPN and Land of Basketball
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