Overview
- Mavericks forward Anthony Davis was ruled out with a lower left leg injury for at least the next two games, with Dereck Lively II also out and Daniel Gafford listed as questionable.
- Detroit arrives 3-2 after a 135-116 win over Orlando, while Dallas sits 2-3 following an uneven start that included a tight win over Indiana.
- Dallas has leaned small after frontcourt injuries, with Dwight Powell logging 18 points and extended minutes and Brandon Williams leading the Pacers win with 20.
- Both offenses have struggled early as Dallas averages 107.8 points on 44.5% shooting and ranks near the bottom in offensive rating, while Detroit shoots 44.1% but has topped 110 points in all but one game.
- Turnovers remain a swing factor with each team averaging nearly 17 per game, and the matchup takes place at Mexico City’s 7,349-foot elevation with broadcasts on Peacock and Telemundo.