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Lundy closed with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason loss to the Pelicans.

Lundy was one of four Mavericks reserves to score in double figures, while none of the starters reached that mark. The Penn State product has appeared in all three preseason contests, but Wednesday marked his first game with multiple made field goals. Signed to a training-camp deal, Lundy is competing for a spot on Dallas' roster.

Lawal logged 16 points (4-6 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, one steal and one block over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans.

Lawal put together a strong offensive effort, shooting efficiently from the field while converting all eight of his free-throw attempts. The rookie second-round pick has fared well in the preseason, scoring in double figures in two of three appearances. However, he's likely to see only limited minutes as a reserve forward during the regular season.

Poulakidas produced 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one block over 26 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans.

Poulakidas was in a groove from beyond the arc, knocking down a game-high four triples. The Yale product appeared in 13 regular-season games with Dallas last season, averaging 8.8 points and 2.3 rebounds on 42.9 percent shooting from the field and 40.3 percent from three-point range in 19.5 minutes per contest. However, with Poulakidas signed to a two-way contract, he's likely to spend much of the regular season with the G League's Texas Legends.

Pierre chipped in 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.

Pierre provided a scoring boost off the bench, reaching double figures for the second consecutive game. The rookie second-rounder is a capable scorer after averaging 17.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34 games at SMU last season, but he may struggle to carve out consistent playing time at the NBA level during the regular season barring injuries.

Queen totaled six points (1-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.

Queen struggled mightily from the field but was a force on the glass, hauling in a game-high 11 rebounds. The 21-year-old has grabbed at least eight rebounds in all three of his preseason appearances. With Zion Williamson and Yves Missi expected to occupy the starting frontcourt spots, health permitting, Queen will likely be relegated to the second unit. However, the Maryland product should still have a sizable role this year after averaging 11.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals across 81 regular-season games (48 starts) as a rookie in 2025-26.

Fears chipped in 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and three steals across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.

Fears led New Orleans in points, assists and steals as the Pelicans held on for a narrow victory. The 20-year-old has scored in double figures in all three of his preseason appearances after averaging 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals across 82 regular-season games (49 starts) as a rookie in 2025-26. How Fears coexists with Dejounte Murray (toe) over a full campaign and how the point-guard duties are divided will be a storyline to monitor as the regular season approaches.

Jones accumulated 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 125-104 preseason loss to Chicago.

Jones went scoreless across 17 combined minutes in his first two preseason appearances but made the most of extended playing time Wednesday. The Marquette product was the only player to eclipse the 20-point mark, providing a major scoring boost off the bench. Signed to a two-way deal, Jones is likely to spend much of the regular season with the G League's Wisconsin Herd.

Strawther (knee) will undergo an MRI on Thursday morning, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Strawther exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Clippers after his left knee bent awkwardly following contact while handling the ball. "All you can do is hope for the best," said Nuggets head coach David Adelman. An extended absence for Strawther would test Denver's depth on the wing with Spencer Jones (hamstring) not yet cleared for contact.

Hachimura tallied 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over Denver.

Hachimura put together a solid effort in the victory, leading Los Angeles in scoring while tying four teammates for the team lead in rebounds. After spending the past three and a half seasons with the Lakers, Hachimura inked a two-year, $28 million contract with their crosstown rival and is in line to start at power forward for the Clippers during the regular season.

Brazile registered 22 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason loss to the Clippers.

Brazile exploded off the bench, pouring in a game-high 22 points after combining for just 14 points across his previous three preseason appearances. The rookie second-round pick faces an uphill battle for a consistent role in the regular-season rotation, though performances like Wednesday's could improve his chances of earning more playing time.