Update:
This story has been updated to reflect Dereck Lively II being downgraded to doubtful.
Mavs’ P.J. Washington out, Dereck Lively II doubtful for Wednesday’s game vs. Bulls
Washington is dealing with a right knee sprain and Lively got a MRI on his right shoulder after he was a late scratch Monday night.
According to the Dallas Mavericks’ Tuesday night injury report, P.J. Washington will miss Wednesday’s game against the Bulls with a right knee sprain.
Dereck Lively II was initially listed as questionable with a right shoulder sprain. On Wednesday, he was downgraded to doubtful. He was a late scratch from Monday’s loss to the Pacers and Jason Kidd said the second-year center would get an MRI on Tuesday to further diagnose the issue.
Maxi Kleber remains out with a right hamstring strain, as he will be sidelined for his sixth consecutive game.
Without Washington and Lively in the lineup, the Mavericks will be very short-handed on the defensive end of the court. Players like Naji Marshall will likely be called upon to fill in for Washington, who is Dallas’ primary defensive stalwart.
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