BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are facing travel chaos after a devastating loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, as a severe winter storm has grounded their flight to Milwaukee. Following a heartbreaking fourth-quarter collapse on Saturday night, the Mavericks rushed through postgame duties, only to be stopped in their tracks by hazardous weather conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The team arrived at Dallas Love Field late Saturday, but officials deemed it unsafe to fly due to heavy precipitation, including freezing rain, sleet, and snow. All travel plans have been put on hold as the Mavericks now prepare to spend the night in Dallas, significantly complicating their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks set for 6 p.m. Central on Sunday.
With more snow expected to fall on Sunday, the Mavericks’ ability to reach Milwaukee for the game hangs in the balance. Coach Jason Kidd had expressed concerns about potential weather-related disruptions before the Lakers game, stating, “But now the other games could be in doubt. That’s just something the league will have to decide on as we go forward.”
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford remains hopeful about the team’s travel plans, saying during his postgame media session, “I just hope and pray we make it before the storm hits. That’s pretty much it.”
As of now, the NBA has not issued an update regarding the status of Sunday’s game. The Bucks will be without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, due to a right calf injury, adding another layer of intrigue to this developing situation.
The Mavericks are expected to make a renewed attempt to fly to Milwaukee early Sunday. Fans and players alike are anxiously awaiting news on whether the game will proceed as scheduled, making this an urgent situation for the entire organization.
Stay tuned as we monitor this developing story for updates on the Mavericks’ travel status and the potential impact on the game against the Bucks.
