While Dallas evidently held out hope that Washington would be able to suit up, the club eventually ruled out the veteran big man due to a right ankle sprain. The peculiar manner of Washington's injury only adds to a 2025-26 season for Dallas that has already been marred by various ailments.

Cooper Flagg scored a career-high 35 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-110 on the second night of a back-to-back on the road.

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P.J. Washington was a late scratch after suffering a right ankle injury during his pregame warmup. The Mavericks forward slipped on a loose basketball, which forced coach Jason Kidd to insert Naji Marshall into the starting lineup.

Houston will host the Clippers and be on the road against the Nuggets in a pair of games added for teams that didn't advance in NBA Cup.

Los Angeles Lakers announce big decision on guard Bronny James ahead of matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.

Kawhi Leonard scores 39 points and James Harden adds 23, but the Clippers can’t protect a 13-point halftime lead and lose for the 12th time in 14 games, 112-107.

Dallas aims to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.