Mavericks vs. Raptors: Injury Report and Game Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, March 8, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The game is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM EST and will be broadcast on Sportsnet. However, the Mavericks will be without key players Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II, who are both out due to injury.

Injury Report

• Dallas Mavericks:
• Dereck Lively II (OUT – foot)
• Kyrie Irving (OUT – knee)
• Cooper Flagg (QUESTIONABLE – foot)
• Marvin Bagley III (QUESTIONABLE – neck)
• Dwight Powell (PROBABLE – calf)
• Toronto Raptors:
• Collin Murray-Boyles (OUT – thumb)
• Brandon Ingram (QUESTIONABLE – illness)

Flagg’s Status and Recent Performance

Rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable for the game due to injury management, signaling caution from the Mavericks regarding his midfoot sprain. Flagg recently returned to action on March 5 against the Orlando Magic, playing 25 minutes and recording 18 points, five rebounds, four blocks, and six assists, despite shooting 7-22 from the field. He also played in his first game in Boston on March 6.

Team Outlook

The Raptors are looking to rebound after losing four of their last five games, including their last three at home. Conversely, the Mavericks have dropped their last six games and are projected to be contenders for the No. 1 overall pick in the next draft.

How to Watch

• TV: Sportsnet
• Streaming: NBA App, FuboTV (free trial available), Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV (subscription required)
• Radio/Audio: TSN 1050, Sportsnet 590 The Fan, SiriusXM NBA Radio

This game presents an opportunity for the Raptors to regain momentum against a struggling Mavericks team, while Dallas hopes to snap their losing streak and evaluate the progress of their young players, including Cooper Flagg.