Mavericks vs 76ers Friday: Lineups, Injury Reports & Broadcast Info

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Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (43-26) will take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (42-16) in part of the NBA Friday slate.

This matchup features two teams very much in the mix to make noise in the playoffs in their respective conference led by MVP candidates.

The 76ers will seek to build chemistry with James Harden while the Mavericks aim to continue their recent momentum.

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a 113-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets that featured a game-winning 3-pointer from Spencer Dinwiddie. Luka Doncic had 37 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in this one.

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As for the Philadelphia 76ers, they took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-114 in their last outing. Joel Embiid led with 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists while James Harden (21) and Tyrese Maxey (25) chipped in 20+ points.

How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers:

Date: Friday, March 18

Time: 7:00 PM ET

Location: Wells Carter Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TV Channel: Bally Sports Southwest (Mavericks) and NBC Sports Philadelphia (76ers)

Injury Report for Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Dallas Maverick Injury Report: Marquese Criss – probable (knee soreness), Reggie Bullock – out (personal reasons), Tim Hardaway Jr. – out (foot surgery), Theo Pinson – out (finger fracture)

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid – questionable (back soreness)

Projected Starting Lineups for Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Dallas Maverick Projected Starting Lineup: G Jalen Brunson, G Luka Doncic, F Spencer Dinwiddie, F Dorian Finney-Smith, C Dwight Powell

Philadelphia 76ers Projected Starting Lineup: G Tyrese Maxey, G Joel Embiid, F Matisse Thybulle, F Tobias Harris, C Joel Embiid

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