- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: NBC
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On Monday, the New York Knicks (25-16) are set to clash with the Dallas Mavericks (16-26) at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks faced off against the Jazz, securing a 144-122 victory. The Mavericks recorded 19 personal fouls, while the Jazz committed 14. Dallas converted 10 of 36 attempts from three-point range, whereas Utah made 18 of 23 free throw attempts, finishing with a free throw shooting percentage of 78.3%. Utah also amassed 39 rebounds (12 offensive, 27 defensive) and tallied seven blocks. They recorded 33 assists and nine steals during the game. Defensively, Dallas allowed a shooting percentage of 49.0% from their opponents, with the Jazz hitting 47 of 96 shots. The Mavericks dished out 37 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and made 13 steals. On the boards, they gathered a total of 46 rebounds, with 9 offensive. From the free-throw line, Dallas successfully converted 15 of 19 attempts, resulting in a free-throw percentage of 78.9%. Overall, the Mavericks finished the game shooting 56.7% (55 of 97) and hitting 19 of their 46 three-point attempts.
Klay Thompson played a key role in the match, scoring 26 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He participated in 23 minutes and secured one rebound, finishing with a shooting percentage of 55.6% from the field and providing 6 assists.
The Mavericks come into this match with a season record of 16-26. They average 113.6 points per game (24th in the league) and have a field goal percentage of 47.1%. Dallas shoots 33.8% from the three-point line (458 of 1,355) and 75.4% from the charity stripe. As a unit, they gather 44.6 rebounds per game and total 1,061 assists this season, placing them 17th in the league for assists. The team averages 15.2 turnovers and commits 19.0 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Mavericks force 13.6 turnovers per game and draw 20.8 personal fouls. They hold opponents to a 33.0% success rate from three-point territory and rank 19th in points allowed per game (117.0). They concede a shooting accuracy of 46.3% (1,826 of 3,944) and allow 47.0 rebounds on average. Dallas is positioned 22nd in terms of assists allowed, with 1,119 surrendered this season.
In their last outing, the Knicks suffered a defeat, falling 126-113 to the Warriors. In that game, New York allowed Golden State to collect 38 total rebounds (10 offensive). The Knicks shot 44.4% from three-point range, making 20 of 45 attempts, and converted 10 of 13 free throws (76.9%). They allowed the Warriors to hit 48 of 89 field goal attempts, giving them a shooting percentage of 53.9%. New York closed the game shooting 42 for 91 (46.2%) from the field and hitting 14 of 38 three-point attempts (36.8%). They successfully made 15 free throws for a percentage of 78.9%. The Warriors committed 16 personal fouls, leading to 19 free-throw attempts for the Knicks. They also recorded 12 turnovers and 3 steals. On the boards, the Knicks secured 27 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 41.
OG Anunoby stood out for the Knicks, accumulating 25 points in 37 minutes of play, along with 1 assist. He shot 10 of 20 for a shooting percentage of 50.0%, also contributing 4 rebounds.
New York currently holds a record of 25-16. Offensively, the Knicks are shooting 47.1% from the field, ranking 16th in the NBA. The team has tallied 4,873 points this season, averaging 118.9 points per game, while averaging 45.8 rebounds per game. They assist on 26.9 baskets per game (11th in the NBA) and average 13.6 turnovers. The Knicks commit 20.6 fouls per game and hold a free throw percentage of 80.2%.
Defensively, New York allows 37.4% shooting from three-point range (600 of 1,605) and 78.0% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 25.3 assists and 41.9 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 6th, respectively, in the league. The Knicks are 13th in points allowed (115.1) and force opponents into 13.9 turnovers per game, permitting a field goal percentage of 46.9% (16th in the league).
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Expert Pick: Back New York and choose the under on total points
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