DECEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DALLAS MAVERICKS 5-7 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
5-7 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
We quizzed Dorian Finney-Smith on his first NBA points, draft class, best dunks and more The former undrafted player got most of our questions right, but some still stumped him.
Mavs Star Luka Doncic Gifts Shoes for Dorian Finney-Smith's Horse The Luka 1s have been a hot commodity since being released by Jordan Brand. Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic gifted a unique, custom p...
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Davis Bertans - Questionable Friday Bertans is considered questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness.
Impact Bertans managed to suit up Wednesday despite the illness, so he would seemingly have a decent chance to suit up Friday as well. When available, Bertans could factor in slightly more moving forward following the news that Maxi Kleber (hamstring) will be sidelined for an extended period.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Green - Won't play against Portland Green (elbow) is out for Friday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.
Impact Green's absence streak will extend to four games due to a right elbow strain. The third-year forward's next chance to suit up is Saturday's game against Cleveland.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maxi Kleber Will Miss Six-Eight Weeks Due to Knee and Hamstring Injuries | SLAM Maxi Kleber will miss the next six-eight weeks of NBA action after he suffered a knee sprain and hamstring tear during a Tuesday practice se...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Mavericks' Kleber to miss 6-8 weeks with leg injuries Kleber suffered the tear at practice on Tuesday, the team said, adding that "treatment options are being considered."
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tim Hardaway Jr. - Limited production against Cavs Hardaway closed with three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 105-90 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Hardaway had scored in double figures in seven of his eight appearances prior to Wednesday's matchup, but he didn't see many looks from the floor against the Cavaliers. He converted just one of his five field-goal attempts while failing to prop up his fantasy value with much production in secondary categories. Over his 10 appearances since taking on a starting role, he's averaged 17.1 points and 3.4 rebounds in 28.4 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mavs' Kleber out with torn hamstring in blow to frontcourt
Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber has a torn right hamstring and will be sidelined indefinitelyDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mavs Forward Maxi Kleber Out For 'Extended Period' Due to Leg Injury The Dallas Mavericks will be without Maxi Kleber for the foreseeable future due to a tear of his right hamstring.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Maxi Kleber - Diagnosed with torn hamstring Updating a previous report, Kleber has been diagnosed with a torn right hamstring and is currently without a return timetable.
Impact Kleber was also battling a sprained knee, which kept him out of Wednesday's game against the Cavs, but the Mavs have since revealed that he tore his hamstring during practice earlier in the week. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the knee sprain was set to keep Kleber sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks. While Dallas has not provided an updated return timetable in light of the hamstring tear, the general expectation is that Kleber could end up missing several months.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maxi Kleber - Set to miss 6-8 weeks Kleber (knee) will be sidelined for approximately 6-8 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kleber sat out Wednesday against Cleveland due to his right knee sprain, and he's since been diagnosed with a torn right hamstring that should keep him off the court until at least late January. He drew considerable playing time off the bench over the first few months of the season and averaged 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game. Christian Wood and Davis Bertans are candidates to see increased run while Kleber is sidelined.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doncic and the Mavericks play the Trail Blazers
Luka Dončić leads Dallas into a matchup with Portland averaging 33.0 points per gameDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spencer Dinwiddie - Contributes across stat sheet Dinwiddie ended with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 105-90 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Dinwiddie had a muted performance in terms of scoring, hoisting just eight shots and finishing with his lowest point total in nearly two weeks. However, he made an impact in other ways, leading Dallas with seven assists and finishing second with six boards. Dinwiddie is averaging just 3.4 rebounds per game on the season, but he's improved in that area of late, grabbing at least four boards in six of his past seven games.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Wood - Scores 20 points off bench Wood ended with 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 105-90 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Dallas' four starters outside of Luka Doncic struggled to score in the loss, totaling just 24 points collectively. That led to Wood and Reggie Bullock combining for 71 minutes off the bench, and Wood finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Doncic (30 points). Wood tied a season high with four triples in the contest, with his other such performance coming in his first game as a Maverick on Oct. 19 against Phoenix.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic - Uneven performance in loss Doncic totaled 30 points (9-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 105-90 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Doncic finished with 30-plus points for the third straight contest, though he struggled with a 9-for-23 mark from the field, including a 2-of-8 effort from deep. While his complementary stats were useful, his six assists were his lowest since Nov. 15, and his five boards were well below his season average of 8.4. Doncic also committed five turnovers in the loss, pushing his average in that category to 3.6 per game, sixth-most in the NBA.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks - Full Game Highlights | December 14, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Mitchell leads Cavs to 105-90 win over 2022 playoff foe Mavs
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points against the team that eliminated him from the playoffs last season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-90DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maxi Kleber - Out with knee sprain Kleber (knee) will not play Wednesday against Cleveland.
Impact Kleber picked up a sprained knee against OKC on Monday and was considered questionable coming into the day. He'll miss at least one contest, meaning the likes of Dwight Powell, Christian Wood and Dorian Finney-Smith could each pick up a few more minutes. Kleber's absence could also be an opportunity for Davis Bertans to see some run off the Mavs' bench.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mavs vs. Cavs Preview: Can Dallas Pass 'Good Test' From Well-Rounded Cleveland? The Dallas Mavericks will try to stay undefeated on their current three-game homestand against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. I...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NBA Trade Rumors: How Bogdanovic, Noel Trade Could Work for Mavs There are now separate trade rumors linking the two Detroit Pistons players to the Dallas Mavericks. Where there’s smoke, there could be fir...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Maxi Kleber - Questionable Wednesday Kleber is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right knee sprain.
Impact Kleber was previously dealing with a foot injury, which is seemingly healed, but now he's dealing with a knee issue. If Kleber sits out Wednesday, more minutes could be in store for Christian Wood, Davis Bertans and Dorian Finney-Smith.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Green - Won't play Wednesday Green (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Green will miss a third straight game due to an elbow injury. Reggie Bullock and Frank Ntilikina figure to be candidates for increased roles as long as Green remains sidelined.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Green - Could return Wednesday Coach Jason Kidd relayed after practice Tuesday that he hopes to have Green (elbow) back in the fold for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Dwain Price of the Mavericks' offici...
Impact Green was ruled out Monday and expected to miss at least a few more games, but it appears his recovery has accelerated more quickly than expected. He's far from guaranteed to take the floor Wednesday, but the upcoming injury report should provide more details about his status for the game.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Davis Bertans - Good to go Wednesday Coach Jason Kidd indicated Tuesday that Bertans (non-COVID illness) will be ready to roll Wednesday versus the Cavaliers, Dwain Price of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Impact Bertans' return gives the Mavericks some more depth in the frontcourt heading into Wednesday, but he doesn't figure to be a major factor in the rotation. The veteran is averaging just 7.6 minutes in his 10 appearances for Dallas so far this year.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Dinwiddie - Nabs first double-double of 2022-23 Dinwiddie finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists and seven rebounds in 35 minutes during Monday's 121-114 win over the Thunder.
Impact Even though Luka Doncic (quadriceps) was back in the fold after a one-game absence, Dinwiddie still saw plenty of involvement as a playmaker. The 10 assists actually marked a season-high total for Dinwiddie, who had averaged only 4.7 assists per contest in the previous 11 games both he and Doncic had played together. Even if Dinwiddie's assist production tails off moving forward, the 29-year-old should at least continue to get double-digit shot attempts more often than not, given the lack of reliable scoring threats the Mavericks have beyond Doncic.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
