Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Dallas Mavericks (8-7) are preparing for an away game against the Atlanta Hawks (7-9) at State Farm Arena this Monday.
In their previous outing, the Mavericks triumphed over the Pelicans with a score of 132-91. They committed 15 personal fouls while the Pelicans had 22. Dallas made 11 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. Conversely, New Orleans shot 85.7% from the free-throw line, sinking 18 out of 21 attempts. The Pelicans accumulated a total of 37 rebounds (7 offensive, 30 defensive) along with 7 blocks. They recorded 19 assists and 9 steals during the match, while the Mavericks held the Pelicans to a shooting percentage of 39.7% on 31 of 78 shots. Dallas distributed the ball well, tallying 26 assists and forcing 21 turnovers with 12 steals. The Mavericks secured 48 rebounds, 14 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 25 opportunities for an 80.0% success rate. Dallas concluded the game with a 52.1% shooting percentage (49 of 94) and made 14 of 31 three-point shots.
Luka Doncic had an impressive performance, posting a shooting percentage of 62.5%. He recorded 5 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds in 30 minutes of play, finishing with 26 points on 10 of 16 shooting.
The Mavericks currently hold an 8-7 record for the season. They average 13.0 turnovers and commit 20.8 fouls per game. As a team, they pull down 44.4 rebounds per game and have dished out 377 assists this season, ranking them 19th in the league for assist average. Dallas’ three-point shooting percentage stands at 34.7% (183 of 527), along with a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.5%. They average 115.6 points per game, placing them 9th in the league, and have a field goal percentage of 48.1%.
On the defensive end, the Mavericks force an average of 14.4 turnovers per game while committing 18.9 fouls. Their opponents shoot 33.9% from three-point range, and they rank 6th in the league in limiting points to 109.3 per game. Dallas allows a field goal percentage of 44.7% (587 of 1,313) and gives up 44.3 boards per game, ranking 14th in assists allowed with 392 this season.
The Hawks recently faced a setback, losing to the Warriors 120-97. Atlanta managed to collect 44 defensive rebounds and 21 offensive boards, totaling 65. They committed 17 turnovers while securing 9 steals. The Warriors committed 17 fouls, allowing the Hawks 24 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 15 for a rate of 62.5%. From beyond the arc, Atlanta made 12 of 46 attempts (26.1%). Their shooting from the field concluded with 35 made baskets out of 105 attempts (33.3%). The Hawks allowed the Warriors to shoot 47 of 101 from the floor (46.5% overall) and 35.0% from three-point range (14 of 40). Atlanta’s rebounding allowed Golden State to tally 54 total boards (9 offensive).
Jalen Johnson was a key player for the Hawks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes and adding 4 assists. He shot 37.5% by making 6 of 16 attempts while grabbing 14 rebounds.
With a season record of 7-9, the Hawks are averaging 19.2 fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 77.1%. They average 28.9 assists per game (4th in the league) while turning the ball over 16.4 times per contest. Atlanta has accumulated 1,839 points this season (114.9 per game) and grabs an average of 44.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Hawks have a shooting percentage of 45.8% from the field, ranking them 19th in the NBA.
Defensively, Atlanta allows opponents to shoot 39.4% from three-point territory (265 of 673) and 78.2% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 27.2 assists and 45.2 rebounds per game, ranking 23rd and 22nd respectively in these categories. The Hawks sit at 28th place in points allowed per game at 119.6. They manage to force 16.8 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 46.6% from the floor, placing them 15th in the league in field goal percentage allowed.
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