Another Friday brings a fresh slate of NBA Cup action, with 18 teams playing across nine group games. The Mavericks take the floor in the fifth matchup, looking to shake off a rough start that has them 13th in the West. The good news is that they face an even more unsettled Pelicans squad. With both teams on the brink of falling out of contention, the focus shifts to one question: whether Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg suit up tonight?

Are Anthony Davis & Cooper Flagg Playing Tonight?

Anthony Davis has found himself on the Mavericks’ injury report yet again. He won’t be playing tonight. This marks his 12th consecutive absence. Davis is currently nursing a left calf strain he sustained on October 29 against the Indiana Pacers. Mavs coach Jason Kidd provided an injury update, saying:

“He

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