Dallas Mavericks Injury Report For Todays Game

Dallas Mavericks Injury News

Mavericks Lose Lively to Injury in Game 3

The Dallas Mavericks took a major blow in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals when star rookie center Dereck Lively II got kneed in the knee. Lively is expected to miss the remainder of the series, which is a major loss for the Mavericks.

Lively has been one of the Mavericks' most consistent players this season, averaging 12.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. He has also been a key contributor on the defensive end, helping the Mavericks to one of the top defenses in the NBA.

The Mavericks will now have to rely on other players to step up in Lively's absence. Dwight Powell is expected to start in Lively's place, but he is not as good of a defender. The Mavericks may also need to give more minutes to Maxi Kleber and Marquese Chriss.

The Mavericks are still the favorites to win the Western Conference, but Lively's injury is a major setback. They will need to find a way to replace his production if they want to win the championship.

Other Mavericks Injuries

In addition to Lively, the Mavericks have also been dealing with injuries to Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie. Doncic missed the last two games of the regular season with a calf injury, but he is expected to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Dinwiddie is also expected to play in Game 4 after missing the last game with a knee injury.