This again reared its head on Saturday evening, when Flagg and the Mavericks faced off against a stingy Pistons squad. The top pick was able to see a fine 16 point — with eight rebounds, four assists and a steal tacked on — though his efficiency was again poor.

On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will face off in an exciting interconference NBA matchup.

The No. 1 pick is adjusting to life in the NBA in an unfamiliar role, but Mavericks coach Jason Kidd thinks it will pay off down the line.

At some point this season, the Dallas Mavericks anticipate the return of Kyrie Irving. Over the offseason, reports suggested that Irving’s return is likely to h

The Pistons have been on fire offensively and put up 135 points on 49% shooting in their last contest. Detroit's defense has stayed solid as well, ranking as the tenth-best unit in the NBA. The Pistons are going against a Mavericks side down 3 starters and potentially 5 contributors.

The Dallas Mavericks let a winnable game slip away in Mexico City, unraveling in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons surged late to hand them a 122-110 loss.

A nthony Davis limped off the court not to return, after landing following a first-quarter basket against Indiana on Wednesday night. Now comes the news that he has suffered a low-grade calf strain and will miss at least a couple of games.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is set to make his season debut against the Detroit Pistons in Saturday’s matchup.