It has been a rough season for the Dallas Mavericks, starting from the results to the injuries. They’ve only registered two wins out of their last seven games, including consecutive defeats in the last two contests. However, they are aiming to flip the script when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, January 12, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. With Anthony Davis again out, the onus is on rookie Cooper Flagg to deliver the goods and guide his team to victory.

The Mavericks are 12th in the Western Conference with an underwhelming 14-25 record. With Davis sidelined due to a ligament injury in his left hand, they need someone else to do the heavy lifting in the upcoming games. They lost 125-107 against the Chicago Bulls in the previous game. Meanwhile, the Nets are in dire straits, 13th in the Eastern Conference with an even worse 11-25 record. They’ve lost six out of the last seven games and are on a three-game losing streak.

Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight against the Brooklyn Nets?

Cooper Flagg is available for Monday’s home contest against the Brooklyn Nets. The Mavericks desperately need their star rookie to step up and help them win. He has already impressed in the big league, and it seems like the Mavericks will plan to build a roster around him in the future.

Flagg had a rough night against the Chicago Bulls, but he recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in their loss to the Utah Jazz. It was his fourth double-double in the NBA across 37 games.

Interestingly, Flagg had finished with 22 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds when the Mavericks last played the Nets earlier this season, on December 12. The rookie star had guided his team to a 119-111 win and will look to replicate the same.

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Flagg is also aiming to win the Rookie of the Year title this season, averaging 18.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while shooting 47.7% from the field.

Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks injury report

Aside from Anthony Davis’ absence, the Mavericks have several other concerns heading into this home game against the Nets. Meanwhile, the visitors also have a few injury concerns of their own.

Brooklyn Nets Injury Report

The biggest miss will be Egor Demin, who will miss out due to left plantar fascia injury management.

Meanwhile, Ziaire Williams (illness) and Hayward Highsmith (knee) are unavailable. Cam Thomas will also be rested on the second night of their back-to-back as he recently returned from a left hamstring injury.

Michael Porter Jr. and Drake Powell are off the injury report and set to return on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

Anthony Davis is out for the time being after suffering a ligament injury. Center Derek Lively III underwent surgery for his foot injury, while Kyrie Irving is also out indefinitely with a knee concern. Dante Exum, who is out for the season with a knee injury, is another absentee for the Mavericks.

Meanwhile, PJ Washington (ankle) and Brandon Williams (illness) are listed as doubtful, and Daniel Gafford (ankle) is also questionable for the upcoming Nets game. This brings the total to seven names on the injury list for the home team.

Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks predicted starting lineups

Based on the NBA’s latest injury reports, here’s how both teams could line up for Monday’s contest:

Egor Demin will be a big miss for the Nets. But Tyrese Martin could start in his place, with Nic Claxton looking to lead the team away from home. Meanwhile, Flagg will have to shoulder the offensive load for the Mavericks, with Ryan Nembhard, Max Christie, and Naji Marshall playing crucial support roles.

Overall, at home, the Mavericks will be the favorites, given the Nets’ recent form (6-10 on the road this season).