Given how far down the Western Conference standings both the Mavericks and Warriors have fallen, this is actually a critical game from a play-in and standings perspective. To get you ready, we'll post our best bets below,

The Dallas Mavericks have to be pleased with the way their top draft pick Cooper Flagg has excelled during his debut NBA season. While the Western Conference team currently sits 12th, Flagg’s emergence as one of the best young players in the NBA has been refreshing for Dallas.

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It was a critical self-assessment of his play since returning from a third re-aggravation of a lingering right ankle sprain. Gafford entered Monday’s slim 125-122 loss to the Blazers averaging 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, which are considerably low marks for his standards.

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Dallas Mavericks apply for Disabled Player Exceptions for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum as injuries derail the season.

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers may be without multiple key players in Monday night's matchup.

Cooper Flagg and the Mavs face off against Shaedon Sharpe and the Blazers for a Western Conference throwdown in prime time.