NBA - Las Vegas Summer League · Cox Pavilion

Dallas Mavericks 4-0

Final

110 : 88

New York Knicks 0-4

Scoreboard

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Mavericks	16	25	35	34	110
Knicks	23	18	19	28	88

AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast

This forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Mavericks	20	22	21	22	85
Knicks	16	18	19	19	72

Confidence: 68% Mavericks favored

The Dallas Mavericks enter this Las Vegas Summer League matchup with clear momentum, winning their last two games after an 0-2 start. The Knicks, despite hosting on the home floor, sit at 1-2 with concerning defensive metrics (OPPG of 80.5 in season stats, 236 points allowed in just 3 games). Dallas has also shown improvement, winning consecutive contests against Oklahoma City and Memphis, and now averaging 85+ points in recent outings. Jalen Brunson remains the Knicks' most reliable scorer at 28.4 PPG, but the summer league roster lacks the cohesion needed to replicate his regular-season success. Karl-Anthony Towns provides rebounding upside, but the interior defense has been a consistent vulnerability. The Mavericks' recent form is the decisive factor here. M. Johnson (18.5 PPG) and R. Nembhard (8.0 APG) have established offensive chemistry that the Knicks' rotating summer league lineup cannot match. While New York's home court provides a marginal advantage, Dallas's pace-and-space approach exploits the Knicks' defensive lapses. The Mavericks shoot effectively in transition and have proven capable of controlling tempo. Nembhard's playmaking and Green's perimeter touch complement Johnson's scoring burden in ways that outpace the Knicks' inconsistent outside shooting. This is a close Summer League contest, but the data tips toward Dallas. The Mavericks' two-game winning streak, superior scoring output in recent games (97 and 96 points), and deeper rotation depth suggest they will overcome the home-court disadvantage. The Knicks will compete fiercely, particularly through Brunson's scoring forays, but the bench rotations and defensive consistency favor the visitors. Expect a tight affair in the third quarter, but Dallas's execution down the stretch secures a 85-72 victory.

Scoring Dynamics

First Half (Q1-Q2) 76P Mavericks establish early control; Knicks struggle with pace

Second Half (Q3-Q4) 81P Mavericks maintain lead; Knicks bench rotation limits comeback

Total Points 157 Range 148-166

Matchup Analysis

Knicks

Jalen Brunson high-volume scoring

Karl-Anthony Towns rebounding depth

Home court familiarity

Inconsistent summer league roster

Defensive efficiency struggles badly

Mavericks

Recent two-game winning streak momentum

M. Johnson offensive punch

Nembhard ball-handling & assists

Overall summer league inconsistency

Bench depth and rotation stability

Risk Factors

Summer league roster volatility

Limited bench reliability for both teams

Home court edge vs. momentum edge unclear

Players to Watch

Jalen Brunson Knicks Primary scorer (28.4 PPG) needs dominant performance to carry Knicks

M. Johnson Mavericks Mavericks' leading scorer (18.5 PPG) in recent games, key offensive engine

R. Nembhard Mavericks Excellent playmaker (8.0 APG) orchestrating Mavericks' recent offensive flow

Statistical Edges

First to Score Mavericks 55%

Hottest Quarter Q2

Game Preview

The game begins with the Mavericks controlling the opening minutes, as R. Nembhard's early ball movement gets M. Johnson into rhythm. The Knicks respond with Jalen Brunson hitting mid-range floaters, but Dallas's pace pressures New York's transition defense. By the end of Q1, the Mavericks lead 20-16, having forced two turnovers through aggressive perimeter pressure. Q2 intensifies the scoring as both teams increase tempo. Johnson extends his range with consecutive threes, while Brunson answers with a scoring run of his own (8 points in the quarter), bringing the Knicks within one. However, Nembhard's assist-heavy approach and Dallas's bench contributions push the Mavericks to a 42-34 halftime advantage. The Knicks' interior offense stalls when Towns is off the floor, and their relief wings struggle to match Dallas's spacing. In the second half, the Knicks mount a comeback in Q3, with Brunson and Anunoby Ogugua (15-point night) keeping New York competitive at 63-61 entering Q4. But Dallas's depth emerges down the stretch; De Larrea and Green provide efficient scoring off the bench, while Brunson's fatigue shows late (6 points in Q4 as the Knicks collapse). The Mavericks control the final five minutes, extending their lead to 85-72, with M. Johnson hitting clutch free throws and Nembhard orchestrating time-and-score management to seal Dallas's third consecutive Summer League victory.

Dallas's two-game winning momentum, superior recent scoring output, and playmaking depth under Nembhard provide a clear edge. The Knicks' defensive fragility (80.5 OPPG) and bench inconsistency are liabilities despite Brunson's star power. Home court partially offsets these factors, keeping confidence moderate at 68%.

Team Stats

Mavericks

STAT

Knicks

14 Field Goals Made 24

18 3-Pointers Made 8

16 Free Throws Made 9

47 Rebounds 39

26 Assists 16

6 Steals 12

9 Blocks 3

20 Turnovers 11

Team	FG	FG%	3P	3P%	FT	FT%	REB	OREB	DREB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF
Mavericks	14/27	52%	18/39	46%	16/25	64%	47	-	-	26	6	9	20	-
Knicks	24/46	52%	8/41	20%	9/13	69%	39	-	-	16	12	3	11	-

Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks — Game Recap

Dallas Mavericks beat New York Knicks 110-88 in NBA - Las Vegas Summer League play on July 18, 2026 at Cox Pavilion.

The teams were level at halftime, and Dallas Mavericks finished the job with a 22-point margin.

D. Green led Dallas Mavericks with 21 points. Dadiet Pacome led New York Knicks with 19 points.

Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Dallas Mavericks to win 85-72 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 157 total points against 198 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.

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Dallas Mavericks — Players

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3P	FT
J. PoulakidasS	24:43	18	2	1	1/2	5/7	1/1
Ishchenko VsevolodS	26:41	15	3	7	5/7	0/1	3/6
J. Diaz-GrahamS	26:16	15	12	5	1/4	3/7	2/4
T. LawalS	20:15	0	3	1	0/1	0/3	0/0
Springer JadenS	04:04	0	0	0	0/0	0/1	0/0
D. GreenB	23:54	21	2	4	0/1	6/12	1/1
T. SmithB	21:47	21	4	1	2/5	3/7	5/7
G. GrahamB	16:28	8	6	3	0/0	1/1	3/4
J. FrancisB	14:47	6	7	1	2/3	0/0	1/1
Dufeal LucasB	14:45	6	6	2	3/4	0/0	0/1
Akobundu-ehiogu Kaodirichi NkemjikaB	06:20	0	2	1	0/0	0/0	0/0

New York Knicks — Players

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3P	FT
Dadiet PacomeS	23:13	19	5	1	6/10	1/5	3/5
Robbins LiamS	19:40	14	4	0	5/8	0/0	2/2
T. NickelS	29:41	9	2	3	0/1	3/11	0/0
D. JonesS	19:50	6	5	2	3/7	0/4	0/0
Kayil JackS	10:10	0	1	3	0/1	0/1	0/0
J. AkinsB	25:06	11	2	3	3/6	1/5	1/1
L. WilsonB	09:41	9	5	0	4/4	0/0	1/3
O. SellersB	12:48	8	1	0	0/0	1/4	2/2
N. JourdainB	18:33	7	8	0	2/4	1/2	0/0
T. EaglestaffB	04:11	3	1	2	0/1	1/4	0/0
K. PalekB	04:11	2	1	0	1/1	0/0	0/0
W. JohnstonB	09:26	0	1	1	0/0	0/0	0/0
T. OkaniB	06:52	0	1	1	0/2	0/2	0/0
E. ReynoldsB	04:11	0	1	0	0/1	0/3	0/0
Y. AkoiB	02:27	0	1	0	0/0	0/0	0/0