Fansided · Oct 28, 2025
Mavericks can't ignore the D'Angelo Russell problem any longer
Oct 26, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell (5) makes a jump shot over Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesDespite a spirited comeback effort in the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks fell short to the incumbent champion Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 101-94. While there were notable injuries on both sidelines, the Mavericks played a great defensive contest, but the 46-36 rebounding disparity between the Thunder and Dallas was too much to handle considering the Mavericks shot an abysmal 37.9 percent from the field.
