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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 game

DECEMBER 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 105-90

DECEMBER 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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 42-Point Eruption Leads Top Performers against Mavericks Despite poor perimeter defense, Oklahoma City’s talented youngsters kept the team in the game on the offensive end.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bounce-Back Victory: 3 Big Takeaways from Mavs' 121-114 Win vs. Thunder After a two-game skid over the weekend, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks bounced back on Monday against the Thunder.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luka Doncic heaps praise on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Mavericks' win over Thunder: 'He's beautiful to watch' Doncic is one of only two players in the NBA currently averaging more points per game (33.1) than Gilgeous-Alexander (31.2).

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doncic and Mitchell clash in Dallas-Cleveland matchup

Luka Dončić and Donovan Mitchell square off in a matchup of two of the NBA's top scorers when Dallas and Cleveland hit the court

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Miami after 42-point performance

Oklahoma City takes on the Miami Heat after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 121-114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Hardaway Jr. - Shooting stroke returns Monday Hardaway totaled 20 points (6-16 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 121-114 victory over Oklahoma City.

Impact Hardaway got things going again Monday, nailing six triples en route to 20 points. After a pair of subpar games, it was positive to see Hardaway firing away from deep again, something the Mavericks are going to need him to do more regularly should they hope to reach their potential this season. While he does have a relatively empty fantasy game, he remains a viable asset in 12-team leagues, so long as he can maintain his offensive production.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Bullock - Drops three triples in win Bullock had 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds across 32 minutes during Monday's 121-114 win over Oklahoma City.

Impact Bullock finally found some rhythm on the offensive end, connecting on at least three triples for just the fourth time this season. It's been a rapid fall from grace for Bullock, who's fallen out of the starting lineup and now typically logs around 25 minutes per night. While Monday is a step in the right direction, Bullock is not on the radar when it comes to standard leagues, or even deep leagues for that matter.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic - Masterful performance in return Doncic supplied 38 points (13-27 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists over 37 minutes during Monday's 121-114 win over the Thunder.

Impact Doncic picked right up where he left off, carrying the Mavericks to a much-needed victory over a tenacious Thunder team. After taking the night off in the last game due to a quad strain, Doncic showed no signs of rust, even connecting on nine of 10 shots from the free throw line. The Mavericks will need Doncic firing on all cylinders on a nightly basis if they hope to press for a high playoff seed, meaning his value is all but locked in ROS, barring injury.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Stars SGA (42 PT) & Luka (38 PTS, 11 REB & 8 AS) Trade BIG Buckets | December 12, 2022

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Doncic scores 38, Dinwiddie 20 as Mavs beat Thunder 121-114

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence, and Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS