Marcus Sasser’s next contract needs more than a good shooting percentage
The Mavericks passed on extending Dallas-born guard Marcus Sasser, leaving his 41.5% 3-point shooting to compete with a modest prior workload for influence in Dallas.
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Max Christie completed Tuesday’s practice, yet Caleb Martin’s thumb injury and Jett Howard’s late calf designation leave Dallas sorting options rather than settling its perimeter rotation before Houston.
The Mavericks passed on extending Dallas-born guard Marcus Sasser, leaving his 41.5% 3-point shooting to compete with a modest prior workload for influence in Dallas.
Jordan Love threw for 276 yards and a touchdown while Green Bay's defense forced two interceptions to secure a 23-13 victory over Dallas on Sunday.
The Cowboys’ second-quarter interceptions were costly because the Packers turned both into controlled scoring drives: one ended in a field goal, the other in a touchdown.
Jaden Craig connected for two touchdowns as TCU defeated host Baylor 17-6 on Saturday, improving to 3-3 while dropping the Bears' record to 4-2.
Mateusz Bogusz and Petar Musa scored in stoppage time to seal a 2-2 draw between Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday.
Arttu Hyry scored twice as the Dallas Stars blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 at the United Center on Saturday.
Houston briefly had three points and Dallas none. Musa’s late equalizer split them again, leaving a 2-2 draw with earlier opportunities still worth examining.
P.J. Washington’s 3-for-13 shooting was only one piece of Dallas’ 135-111 preseason loss, but his six rebounds and limited offensive footprint underline the Mavericks’ need for dependable support around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
San Antonio dominated from the opening tip, building a 42-18 first-quarter lead en route to a 126-97 victory over Sacramento at Frost Bank Center.
The Atlanta Hawks opened a 24-point lead in the second quarter at American Airlines Center, holding the Dallas Mavericks to just 20 points in that frame. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points, while Cooper Flagg posted a 26-point, 12-rebound double-double for Dallas.
One Little Elm team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Houston dominates Oklahoma City with a decisive fourth-quarter surge, improving to 2-1 while the Thunder fall to 1-4 in Thursday night's contest at Toyota Center.
Christian Parker is now likely to remain on the sideline Sunday, a change that matters only if Dallas turns closer communication and Mike Pettine’s expertise into better preparation.
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 123-103 in a preseason game Wednesday at Frost Bank Center.
Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday.
Houston Dynamo FC came back from 2-0 down to lead San Diego FC 3-2 at halftime, but Gabriel Pirani equalized late in a six-goal draw on Wednesday.
Denis Bouanga netted two goals to lead LAFC past Austin FC on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.
FC Dallas secured a 1-0 home victory over Seattle Sounders FC thanks to a 63rd-minute goal by Kaick, preserving a defensive record set by goalkeeper Daniel.
Jeremiah Fears scored 16 points and grabbed five assists as the New Orleans Pelicans edged the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 at American Airlines Center.
Kaick’s fourth league goal settled FC Dallas’ 1-0 win over Seattle, offering a timely contribution from midfield while Daniel’s seven saves preserved it.

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