Overview
- Tipoff is 10 p.m. ET at Arena CDMX, with streaming on Peacock in English and Spanish and additional Spanish coverage noted on NBC Universo.
- Dallas will be shorthanded as Anthony Davis sits with a low‑grade left calf strain for at least two games; Dereck Lively II is out and Daniel Gafford is questionable.
- Detroit enters 3–2 after a 135–116 win over Orlando, where Cade Cunningham logged 30 points and 10 assists without a turnover.
- Rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg leads Dallas’ healthy contingent, elevating roles for P.J. Washington, Dwight Powell and perimeter options such as Max Christie and Klay Thompson.
- The event is part of the NBA’s global slate and is the 34th NBA game in Mexico and 15th regular-season contest there, with sportsbooks pricing Detroit around -7.5.