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Mavericks vs. 76ers: Injury Report, Anthony Davis Return, and How to Watch (Jan. 1, 2026)
The Dallas Mavericks are back home Thursday night looking to stop a skid as they host the Philadelphia 76ers in an interconference matchup at American Airlines Center. ESPN.com
Dallas enters the game 12-22 (9-9 at home), while Philadelphia arrives 17-14 (8-6 on the road) and trying to build momentum after a dramatic overtime win earlier this week. ESPN.com+1
Mavericks trying to rebound after tight loss in Portland
The Mavs come in off a 125-122 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Max Christie led Dallas with 25 points, and Brandon Williams added 22 off the bench as the Mavericks nearly erased a double-digit deficit late. ESPN.com+1
76ers trending up after OT thriller vs. Grizzlies
Philadelphia is fresh off a 139-136 overtime win at Memphis on Tuesday, powered by a monster night from its stars: Joel Embiid (34 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists) and Tyrese Maxey (34 points, 12 assists). Rookie VJ Edgecombe hit the game-winning three late in OT. Reuters+1
76ers injury report: Will Joel Embiid play?
The biggest question for Philly is Embiid’s status. He has been listed probable (right ankle sprain, right knee injury management) and is expected to play, though final availability is typically confirmed closer to tip-off. Yahoo Sports+2X (formerly Twitter)+2
Out (76ers):
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain)
- Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) Yahoo Sports+1
Mavericks injury report: Will Anthony Davis play?
Dallas gets a major boost: Anthony Davis is off the injury report and expected to return after missing the last two games with right adductor soreness. Liberty Ballers+2RotoWire+2
Out (Mavericks):
- Kyrie Irving (knee surgery)
- Danté Exum (knee surgery)
- Dereck Lively II (foot surgery) Liberty Ballers+2X (formerly Twitter)+2
How to watch 76ers vs. Mavericks
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: NBA TV
- Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas) ESPN.com
Quick storyline to watch
Philadelphia won the first meeting of the season (121-114) and can complete the season sweep, while Dallas is trying to stabilize with Davis back in the lineup and key pieces still sidelined. ESPN.com+1