Dereck Lively, Dallas Mavericks
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Dereck Lively II trending in right direction for a possible return soon.
From HoopsHype
He was off to a good start prior to the injury, posting 13 points, six rebounds and an assist in the first quarter.
From Dallas Morning News
The Hawks are currently 17-20 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Mavericks have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.
From NBC Sports
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This will still be the first time Dereck Lively II and Anthony Davis get to share the court, which should be exciting news for Mavs fans. Davis has always preferred playing power
After being listed on the injury report coming into tonight's game vs the Hawks, the Mavericks have updated the status of both Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively.
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Yardbarker on MSNKey Mavericks player set to return vs. HawksMavericks center Dereck Lively II is set to rejoin his Dallas comrades for a Wednesday night tilt against Atlanta.
Will start vs. Atlanta
The 12th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Lively immediately helped the Mavericks make a run to the 2024 NBA Finals as a rookie, averaging 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 74.7% from the field. Dallas ended up losing in five games to the Boston Celtics, but Lively cemented his spot in the team's rotation.
Gafford, who has been out since February 10 with a knee injury, will return Monday against the Nets on a minutes restriction.
The Dallas Mavericks will conclude their four-game Eastern Conference road trip on Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls, who have suddenly won 9 of their last 11 games. It also happens to be the hometown of Mavericks star Anthony Davis, but he was on the injury report for this game as he continues to work through his adductor strain.
Young center Dereck Lively II has been out for the Dallas Mavericks since January 14 due to a right ankle stress fracture.