The Dallas Mavericks will visit the New York Knicks at the legendary Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. This is a late-season match between two teams that compete intensely for preferable positions within their conferences ahead of the postseason.
As the third-place Eastern Conference team with a 44-26 record, the Knicks aim to defend their homecourt standings, and the Mavericks battle at 35-37 to secure their spot in the Western Conference playoff play-in tournament.
The Mavericks’ current situation becomes complicated due to the absence of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, thus making room for novice starters to shine. Jalen Brunson has been missing from the Knicks’ lineup, which resulted in a noteworthy decrease in offensive efficiency for the team. The upcoming 7:30 p.m. ET game will challenge each team through its deep rosters and coaching strategies.
Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight Against the Knicks?
Davis will not play tonight against the Knicks. The Mavericks have strategically decided to rest him on the second night of a back-to-back following his recent return from an adductor injury. Davis played just his second game with the team on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, where he logged 26 minutes and contributed 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Mavericks vs. Knicks Injury Report
The two teams currently struggle with substantial injury issues. The Mavericks face extensive injury issues, with Davis resting while Irving and several frontcourt players remain out due to injury. The Knicks must deal with Brunson’s absence and various uncertain player medical conditions. Here’s a look at the injury report for tonight’s matchup.
Dallas Mavericks
- Anthony Davis (Planned Rest)
- Daniel Gafford (Knee)
- Dereck Lively (Ankle)
- Dante Exum (Hand)
- Caleb Martin (Hip)
- Kyrie Irving (Out for Season-Knee)
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Out for Season-Wrist)
New York Knicks
- Jalen Brunson (Ankle)
- Miles McBride (Groin)
- Ariel Hukporti (Knee)
- Mitchell Robinson (Ankle)
Mavericks vs. Knicks: Projected Lineups
The Mavericks and Knicks must use ongoing injury hurdles to redistribute starting and bench roles. The opposing coaches will use alternative players to replace the absent Brunson from the Knicks and Davis from the Mavericks in their essential roles.
These lineup alterations will stress the existing depth while possibly leading backup players to seize crucial chances for minutes down the road in this crucial late-season match. Here are the projected starting lineups for both squads tonight.
Dallas Mavericks
- PG: Spencer Dinwiddie
- SG: Klay Thompson
- SF: P.J. Washington
- PF: Naji Marshall
- CC: Kai Jones
New York Knicks
- PG: Cameron Payne
- SG: Mikal Bridges
- SF: Josh Hart
- PF: OG Anunoby
- CC: Karl-Anthony Towns
The Mavericks and Knicks are set to square off at Madison Square Garden tonight. Who will be able to strengthen their position in their respective conference standings, and who will have their road complicated by a loss?