Overview
- Jalen Duren powered Detroit with 33 points and 11 rebounds, and Cade Cunningham added 21 points with 18 assists to close out the win.
- Dallas were without Anthony Davis, who was ruled out with a calf issue, and Kyrie Irving, while rookie Cooper Flagg marked his first pro game outside the U.S. with 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
- Arena Ciudad de México drew 20,385 fans for the NBA’s 34th game in the country and 15th regular-season contest, as the Mavericks logged a franchise-record eighth visit.
- A digital scoreboard malfunction delayed tipoff and the first half was played without full boards before they were restored at halftime.
- The event featured Día de Muertos-themed presentations and court decor, reinforcing the league’s ties to Mexico even as officials offered no new specifics on expansion or future game commitments.