Mavs vs. Giannis’ Heat Preview: What’s Injury Update for Dallas?

As the Dallas Mavs hop on the plane for Miami, it seems all we keep hearing about the these past few games are Injuries and players missing games. ... and that indeed seems to be a pivot point for their matchup on Monday.

Cooper Flagg was listed as questionable to play in the Mavericks’ game at the Miami Heat after an MRI showed an injury to his left shoulder.

But now?

The Mavericks have now upgraded Flagg from questionable to probable for the game at Miami after he went through the morning shootaround.

Meanwhile, Naji Marshall is out with an illness, and Caleb Martin is doubtful with a sprain in one of his thumbs.

Those two aren't the only ones that are slated to bout for the upcoming match as Santi Aldama has a knee issue, Tarik Biberović has right heel bursitis, and Dereck Lively II is recovering from right foot surgery.

On a good note, Kyrie Irving is not on the injury list even after resting during Saturday’s 122-106 loss to the Spurs. That was for left knee injury management on the second night of a back-to-back.

Kyrie and Flagg back together again? That could be promising for this one, slated to be played at Kaseya Center. It's scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on NBA TV.

Dallas is 1-2, and Miami is a stunning 0-3 after a 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

Miami’s season begins with a new star in perennial MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo, a former Milwaukee Buck. "The Greek Freak'' has been a force right away, scoring 28.3 points per game while making 57.1 percent of his shots.

Giannis will be teaming up with Bam Adebayo to give Miami a two-star combo.

The questions for Dallas: "Will the health of Flagg (averaging 23 points with 60.9-percent shooting) hinder the team's ability to win? And if so, can Kyrie carry a load?''

WHO: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. CT on Monday, Oct 26

WHERE: Kaseya Center in Miami

MEDIA: NBA TV, KFAA-29, MavsTV+, 105.3 The Fan and 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish)

ODDS: Miami is favored by 8.5 points.