The Dallas Mavericks visit the Toronto Raptors on March 8, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET. Both teams enter the game struggling to find wins late in the season.Dallas holds a 21-39 record and sits 12th in the Western Conference. Toronto has also had an inconsistent season and is around the .410 mark in the Eastern Conference standings. With both teams outside the playoff picture, this matchup gives each side a chance to stop its recent slide.Injury report for Mavericks and RaptorsBoth teams will deal with several injuries heading into the game.Dallas will be without Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from left knee surgery. Dereck Lively II is also out after undergoing right foot surgery. Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable due to left midfoot injury management, while Marvin Bagley III is questionable with a neck sprain.Dwight Powell is listed as probable with right calf tightness. Moussa Cisse, Tyler Smith, and John Poulakidas are doubtful as they remain tied to G League or two-way assignments.Toronto also has several unavailable players. Collin Murray-Boyles is out with a left thumb sprain. Chucky Hepburn, A.J. Lawson, and Alijah Martin are unavailable because of G League or two-way status. Brandon Ingram is listed as questionable due to illness. Jonathan Mogbo is currently on G League assignment.Dallas will likely rely on Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington to handle a large share of the workload. Toronto will depend on the players available in its rotation as the team tries to recover from losing four of its last five games.Dallas Mavericks roster overviewDallas still has several experienced players available despite the injuries.Position Key Starters/RotationPG D’Angelo Russell, Ryan Nembhard, Jaden HardySG Klay Thompson, Max Christie, Brandon WilliamsSF Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, Caleb MartinPF P.J. Washington, Anthony DavisC Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell, Daniel GaffordToronto Raptors roster overviewToronto’s lineup includes several young guards and wings, though injuries and G League assignments have reduced the rotation.Position Key PlayersGuards (Ingram questionable; others like Gradey Dick active)Forwards Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles (out)Others G League-heavy benchHead-to-head record between Mavericks and RaptorsDallas leads the all-time series between the two teams. In 57 games, the Mavericks hold a 33-24 advantage over the Raptors.Dallas also enters this season’s matchup on a three-game winning streak against Toronto. The teams did not meet earlier in the 2025-26 season, making this their first game against each other this year. Dallas swept the two-game series during the 2024-25 season.Toronto will play at home, but Dallas has been competitive in this matchup on the road with a 12-16 record in games played in Toronto.Team statistics entering the matchupDallas has struggled defensively throughout the season. The team allows 117.7 points per game while scoring 113.9.Stat Mavericks (60 GP) Rank Raptors (Est.)PPG 113.9 9th ~110 (struggling)Opp PPG 117.7 27th Higher allowedFG% 47.2% 29th Mid-pack3P% 34.2% 14th LowerREB 44.7 24th WeakerDallas ranks first in the league in fewest turnovers and third in offensive rebounds. Toronto has also had issues with consistency and enters the game after several recent losses.Key factors for the gameDallas may look to Anthony Davis to control the paint, especially with Toronto dealing with limited frontcourt depth.Cooper Flagg’s availability could affect Dallas’ rotation if he does not play. Toronto will also monitor Brandon Ingram’s status, as his absence would reduce the team’s scoring options.With both teams trying to stop losing stretches, the result may depend on which side manages its available players more effectively.
