Overview
- Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET at Arena CDMX, with U.S. coverage available exclusively via Peacock in English and Spanish.
- Dallas will be without Anthony Davis for at least two games and also misses Dereck Lively II, with Daniel Gafford listed as questionable, thinning the Mavericks’ frontcourt depth.
- Detroit enters 3–2 after a 135–116 win over Orlando highlighted by Cade Cunningham’s 30 points and 10 assists with no turnovers, while Dallas sits at 2–3.
- Rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg faces fellow top pick Cade Cunningham as both teams bring top-10 defensive efficiency profiles into the neutral-site contest.
- The event marks the NBA’s 34th game in Mexico and 15th regular-season contest there, with Arena CDMX hosting every Mexico City game since 2012 and this year’s matchup sold out.