The
Dallas Mavericks
are back at the American Airlines Center on
March 23, 2026
, to face the
Golden State Warriors
. The game tips off at 9:30 p. m. ET, with both teams entering the night dealing with multiple injuries that could affect rotations.
Dallas comes in at 23-48 and is still trying to find consistency, while Golden State (33-38) is pushing to stay in the Play-In race. With several key players unavailable, the focus shifts to who is actually on the floor for this one.
Cooper Flagg’s Form and Injury Report vs Golden State Warriors (March 23, 2026)
Cooper Flagg is expected to play tonight. He is not listed on the injury report and should be in the starting lineup, unlike earlier in the season when he missed time with a midfoot sprain.
He has been one of the few steady performers for Dallas. In the overtime loss to the Clippers on March 21, Flagg finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
He also scored 25 points against the Cavaliers on March 13. For the season, he is averaging 20. 1 points and 6. 7 rebounds per game, leading the team in scoring and putting himself in the Rookie of the Year conversation.
His ability to score, rebound, and pass has made him a central piece in Dallas’ lineup.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report for March 23, 2026
Dallas is still missing several players even with Flagg available.
|
Player |
Status |
Injury/Details |
Est. Return |
|
Kyrie Irving |
Out (Season) |
Knee surgery |
Oct 1 |
|
Dereck Lively II |
Out (Season) |
Foot surgery |
Oct 1 |
|
Caleb Martin |
Questionable |
Foot/Heel |
Mar 23 |
|
Brandon Williams |
Day-to-Day |
Concussion Protocol |
Mar 23 |
With Irving and Lively out, Dallas will depend on Flagg, along with Naji Marshall, who is averaging 15.1 points over his last 20 games, and P.J.
Washington.
Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup Breakdown and What to Expect (March 23, 2026)
This matchup looks even based on team numbers. Dallas Mavericks average 113.5 points per game but allows 118.7, while Golden State scores and allows 114.7.
Rebounding could matter here. Dallas averages 44.9 rebounds per game, which gives them an edge. Cooper Flagg plays a big part in that, along with his 0.9 blocks per game.
