Dallas Mavericks Injury News: When Will Dereck Lively II Play?

Latest Update

As of June 9, 2024, the Dallas Mavericks have submitted an injury report for Game 5 that lists Dereck Lively II as questionable to play, along with Luka Doncic. This means that Lively's status for Game 5 is still uncertain.

Previous Updates

On June 8, 2024, the Mavericks reported that Lively was available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. However, it is unclear if Lively's availability for Game 5 has changed since then.

What This Means

The absence of Lively in Game 5 would be a significant blow to the Mavericks. Lively has been a key contributor to the team throughout the playoffs, averaging 6.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. If he is unable to play, the Mavericks may struggle to match up with the Celtics' size and athleticism on the interior.

Stay Tuned

For the latest updates on Lively's injury status, visit ESPN or check the official website of the Dallas Mavericks.