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Mavericks Cup matchups worth watching
The Dallas Mavericks face Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns in the Cup games listed above. Here’s what makes those matchups worth a closer look.
Mavericks vs. Rockets: Flagg’s versatility against Durant’s shot-making
The Mavericks host the Houston Rockets on Fri, Oct 30 at American Airlines Center.
Cooper Flagg offers Dallas a versatile forward to put against Houston’s size, but Kevin Durant’s release point poses a different test from an ordinary wing scorer. Watch whether Dallas can contest without sending a second defender. Amen Thompson’s cuts make that extra help expensive: a moment spent watching Durant can leave a clear path behind the defense.
See game details →Mavericks vs. Jazz: Markkanen’s movement against Washington’s versatility
The Mavericks host the Utah Jazz on Fri, Nov 6 at American Airlines Center.
Lauri Markkanen does not need a long dribble sequence to create a scoring chance; a well-timed cut or relocation is enough. P.J. Washington’s ability to defend different frontcourt roles gives Dallas a possible answer. Kyrie Irving adds a different stress for Utah, changing direction in traffic. This pairing rewards defenders who can change assignments without losing track of the off-ball shooter.
See game details →Mavericks vs. Nuggets: Lively’s vertical game meets Jokic’s passing angles
The Mavericks visit the Denver Nuggets on Tue, Nov 24 at Ball Arena.
Dereck Lively II gives Dallas a vertical threat around the basket, while Nikola Jokic can create chances from almost anywhere in the half court. Lively must account for the ball and the cutter at once. Aaron Gordon’s baseline movement makes ball-watching costly. At the opposite end, Dallas can try to make Jokic defend repeated rolls rather than let Denver organize around a stationary center.
See game details →Mavericks vs. Suns: Irving and Booker: two masters of creating a jumper
The Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns on Fri, Nov 27 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Kyrie Irving changes direction to find his shot; Devin Booker uses pace, screens and a precise stop to reach his. The guard comparison is appealing, but Ryan Dunn’s defensive range gives Phoenix another detail to watch. Dallas need to create separation before the contest arrives. The Suns need to avoid a switch that gives Irving a slower defender in open space.
See game details →Matchup analysis uses player affiliations checked on October 19, 2026. These are tactical possibilities, not confirmed lineups or defensive assignments. Injuries, rest and roster changes can affect who plays.
NBA Cup group games count toward the regular season and tournament standings. Eight teams advance to the knockout rounds, with the last two playing for the trophy. A ticket to a group game is for that matchup, not the Cup Final.