There seems to be no respite for the Dallas Mavericks with a 3-9 record. Now, as the Mavs host the LA Clippers on Friday in a crucial NBA Cup group-stage matchup, both teams are eager to halt their losing streaks. The stakes rise even higher for Dallas, as this is the first week since the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. Given the drama all over Dallas earlier this week, the expectation is for a turnaround, but will their rookie Cooper Flagg play tonight to help the Mavs find a ground?

Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight against the LA Clippers?

Yes, Cooper Flagg is expected to play for the Dallas Mavericks against the LA Clippers. The rookie sensation is not listed on the team’s official injury report for Friday’s game.

Flagg is dealing with minor ailments, including a right thumb sprain and a left shoulder issue, but that’s not serious enough to impact his availability for tonight’s game. Flagg has already missed 5 games this season, so he will hope to be a central figure in the Mavericks’ offense as they navigate a long list of other injuries to key players.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers injury report for Nov. 14 NBA Cup Game

The Dallas Mavericks have several key players listed as questionable. Anthony Davis is once again questionable as he continues to recover from a left calf strain that has caused him to miss the last seven games. Dereck Lively II is also questionable with a right knee sprain that has sidelined him for nine consecutive games.

Another star from the Mavs lineup, P.J. Washington, joins them on the questionable list after sustaining a left shoulder strain in Wednesday’s game. Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum remain out indefinitely.

The LA Clippers will be without two major stars. Kawhi Leonard is out due to a right ankle sprain and an associated foot sprain. Bradley Beal is out for the season after undergoing surgery for a left hip fracture. Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Jahmyl Telfort are also unavailable due to G League assignments.

Predicted lineups for Mavs vs Clippers for Nov. 14

Where to watch the Mavs vs Clippers game?

Date: November 14, 2025

Time: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT

Where to Watch: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and local channels KFAA (Dallas) and FanDuel Sports Network – SoCal (LA). Live streaming is available via NBA League Pass and FuboTV, though regional restrictions may apply. The venue is the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Match preview and what to expect

This matchup features two of the most underperforming teams in the Western Conference, both carrying identical losing records and six-game losing streaks. The Clippers, ranked 26th in defensive rating, struggle to defend the three-point line, something the Mavs have a better stand (4th) despite their poor show.

But the key matchup will be in the paint, where Ivica Zubac could dominate if Dallas’s injured big men remain out. While both teams are struggling, the Clippers’ backcourt experience with James Harden gives them a slight edge over a depleted Mavericks roster, but the matchup can go either way, given that both teams are struggling in the West.