00:03The Dallas Mavericks fall short to the Atlanta Hawks 135-111 in their final preseason game.
00:10Defensively, Dallas struggled to keep up with Atlanta, giving up 19 fast break points while recording just six of their
00:16own.
00:17The Mavericks also lost the battle on the boards, getting out-rebounded 55-42.
00:22Slow rotations on the defensive end and missed opportunities to secure rebounds proved costly for Dallas.
00:28Head coach Dusty Mays said the group is still adjusting to playing with each other, and they have lots to
00:33improve on before their next outing.
00:35Overall, yes, I think we're playing for each other. I think we're making the right plays. We have to clean
00:39up a few things fundamentally.
00:41Leading the way for Dallas was Cooper Flagg, who recorded a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
00:47Kyrie Irving also added 18 points and five assists, while Zachary Ristashir also finished with 18 points.
00:54Up next, the Mavericks will open regular season against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
00:59They will then travel to Indiana to face the Pacers before returning home for their highly anticipated home opener against
01:05the San Antonio Spurs.
01:07For more on the Dallas Mavericks, tune in to Spectrum Cable, Channel 15, on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 11
01:12p.m.
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