Mavericks Defeat Knicks, Prepare for Hawks Matchup

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 129-114 victory over the New York Knicks, improving to 4-1 without Luka Doncic, who missed the game due to a wrist injury. Kyrie Irving scored 23 points alongside strong performances from Naji Marshall, Spencer Dinwiddie, and P.J. Washington. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are preparing to face the Mavericks, with Trae Young leading the team in assists. The Mavericks, ninth in the Western Conference, are recovering from a recent loss to the Miami Heat. The Hawks, seventh in the Eastern Conference, have lost three of their last four games and hold a 4-4 home record. The two teams are set to meet in Atlanta.