Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Doesn't score in season-ending loss
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Lively accumulated zero points (0-2 FG), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Memphis.
Friday's Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies marked the only game this season that Lively played in but didn't score. The second-year center missed over half of the season due to an ankle injury. Across Lively's 36 regular-season appearances, including 29 starts, he averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks.
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Lively (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Lively sat out the club's regular-season finale due to the right ankle injury that caused him to miss 36 consecutive outings this season. However, the second-year big man is set to return to action during Wednesday's elimination game. Lively has appeared in four matchups since the extended absence, averaging 5.5 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 71.4 percent from the field in 16.0 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Out Sunday, as expected
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Lively (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
As expected, Lively has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the regular-season finale. He has appeared in three straight and four of Dallas' last five games since returning from a two-month-plus absence. However, despite dropping a double-double Friday, Lively has yet to play more than 18 minutes in a game since his ankle injury.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Lively (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Lively has played in four of the Mavericks' last five games, but he'll likely be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale as he continues to work his way back from a fractured right ankle that caused him to miss 36 games. Lively's absence would mean more minutes for Daniel Gafford, Kai Jones and Dwight Powell.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Efficient double-double
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Lively finished Friday's 124-102 victory over the Raptors with 10 points (5-7 FG) and 11 rebounds over 18 minutes.
Lively needed only 18 minutes of playing time to register his eighth double-double of the season and first since Jan. 9 against Portland. Lively continues to ramp up his activity following a lengthy absence due to a right ankle injury, and he could see a slight uptick in playing time in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Grizzlies as the Mavericks battle for the ninth seed in the Western Conference standings.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Sees just 15 minutes
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Lively provided six points (3-3 FG) and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Lakers.
Despite starting this game, Lively saw just 15 minutes and picked up three fouls. He's averaging 15.3 minutes per contest over his last three appearances since returning from injury, and it's clear the Mavericks are going to take a very cautious approach with the second-year center.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Set to play Saturday
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Lively (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Lively was one of several Dallas players who were deemed probable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and the upgrade to available shouldn't be surprising. The Mavericks won't have Daniel Gafford (knee), so Lively should see heavy minutes in the frontcourt regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Lively has made just one appearance since the All-Star break, notching four points, five rebounds and an assist across 16 minutes in a win over the Hawks on April 2.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Expected to play Saturday
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Lively (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Clippers.
Lively is expected to return to action Saturday after sitting out the first leg of Dallas' back-to-back due to a right ankle injury. Although Lively started in his latest appearance, he only logged 16 minutes.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Ruled out vs. LAC
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Lively (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
After returning from a 36-game absence due to an ankle fracture against the Hawks on Wednesday, Lively will not suit up for Friday's game against the Clippers to manage the injury. Dallas will likely lean on Daniel Gafford, Kai Jones and Dwight Powell in Los Angeles.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Limited in return
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Lively (ankle) supplied four points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 victory over the Hawks.
Lively returned to the court after having missed the Mavericks' last 36 games due to a right ankle stress fracture. He slid straight into the starting lineup, playing alongside Anthony Davis for the first time since Davis was acquired from the Lakers in February. While Lively's numbers left much to be desired, he could eventually settle into a 25-to-30-minute role once he's further removed from the injury and free of restrictions.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Will start Wednesday
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Lively (ankle) will start at center in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Lively will make his long-awaited return to the floor after having been sidelined since Jan. 14 with a right ankle stress fracture. He'll move back into the starting five right away, though Lively is likely to be operating with a minute restriction.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Set to play Wednesday
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Lively (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Lively will return to action after missing the Mavericks' previous 36 games due to a right ankle stress fracture. Dallas is finally starting to get healthy in the frontcourt, with Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and now Lively all returning to action recently following extended absences. Lively will likely be operating with a minute restriction in his return.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Practices, listed as questionable
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Lively (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Lively was upgraded to questionable before ultimately being ruled out Monday against Brooklyn. Still, he practiced fully Tuesday, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News, and is nearing a return to action after having not played since Jan. 14 due to a right ankle stress fracture. With Anthony Davis (adductor) probable and Daniel Gafford having returned following a lengthy absence of his own, Lively wouldn't be asked to play significant minutes if he's available Wednesday.
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