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KAI JONES #23 - CENTER - DALLAS MAVERICKS
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3.5 PPG
2.3 RPG
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Jones has second straight solid game with Mavs Center Kai Jones enjoyed his second straight solid game with the Dallas Mavericks. During Wednesday's 135-131 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Jo...
Posts double-double in first start Jones supplied 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 135-131 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Jones got the starting nod Wednesday, making his first career start due to Dallas dealing with injuries throughout the roster. Jones impressed in the starting lineup, leading all Mavericks in rebounds while finishing as one of two players with a double-double in a losing effort. Jones set a new season high in rebounds, his first double-digit rebound total of the campaign. He posted his second-highest scoring mark, setting his current season high of 21 points set March 3.
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Making first NBA start Wednesday Jones is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Pacers on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Jones will make the first start of his NBA career Wednesday due to the Mavericks being short-handed by injuries. Jones has fully recovered from a left quadriceps strain that kept him sidelined for Dallas' last seven games. His last appearance was March 3 against the Kings, when he tallied 21 points, eight rebounds and one block over 34 minutes.
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Listed available Wednesday Jones (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Impact A left quad strain cost Jones seven straight games, but the 2021 first-rounder will be available Wednesday to provide some reinforcements to a depleted Mavericks frontcourt. Jones could be facing a minutes restriction in his return against Indiana, but he impressed with 21 points, eight rebounds and one block during 34 minutes in his lone appearance for the Mavericks this season back during the March 3 loss to the Kings.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Wednesday Jones (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Impact Jones is in jeopardy of missing his eighth consecutive contest due to a left quad strain. If the two-way big man remains on the shelf, Kessler Edwards and Dwight Powell should continue to shoulder the workload at center.
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Won't go Sunday Jones (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones will miss his seventh consecutive contest due to a left quadriceps strain. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Indiana. Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards will likely shoulder the workload at center due to Jones being sidelined.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Sunday Jones (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the 76ers.
Impact Jones is in danger of missing his eighth straight contest Sunday due to a left quadriceps strain. If Jones is ultimately downgraded to out, Kessler Edwards should continue to receive increased playing time.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Friday Jones (quadriceps) won't play in Friday's game versus the Rockets.
Impact Jones will miss his seventh straight contest Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a left quadriceps strain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy to play Friday Jones (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Jones is in jeopardy of missing a sixth consecutive game due to a left quadriceps strain. His lone appearance with the Mavericks came March 3, when he finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and one block over 34 minutes. Kessler Edwards and Dwight Powell will see more minutes at center due Jones' absence.
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Not playing Wednesday Jones (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Wednesday will be the fifth game in a row that Jones will be sidelined for due to a left quadriceps strain, and his next chance to see the floor is Friday against Houston. Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards will continue to serve as the Mavericks' centers due to Jones' absence.
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Out against San Antonio Jones (quadriceps) will not play Monday against the Spurs.
Impact Jones will be sidelined for a fourth straight game and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the lineup. Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards could see more minutes in the short term as a result.
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Won't play against Phoenix Jones (quadricep) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Impact Jones will miss a third consecutive game for the Mavericks while dealing with left quadriceps strain. Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards will likely shoulder the load in the paint for Dallas against the Suns.
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Ruled out against Memphis Jones (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Jones missed Wednesday's loss against the Bucks and will now miss a second consecutive game for Dallas with a quad strain. The Mavericks will continue to rely on Dwight Powell in the frontcourt.
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Ruled out against Bucks Jones is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a left quadriceps strain.
Impact On the heels of producing 21 points, eight rebounds and one block in 34 minutes during Monday's loss to the Kings, Jones is forced to sit out Wednesday and render Dallas even more shorthanded in the frontcourt. The 2021 first-rounder can be labeled day-to-day ahead of Friday's tilt with Memphis. In Jones' absence against Milwaukee, the Mavericks should lean on Dwight Powell, Kessler Edwards and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for the center minutes.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Milwaukee Jones (quad) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact Jones is coming off an impressive performance for Dallas in Monday's loss to the Kings, as he finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and one block. However, if he cannot play in Milwaukee, the Mavericks will be shorthanded in the frontcourt once again, with Dwight Powell shouldering the load along with Kessler Edwards and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Impresses with Dallas Jones accumulated 21 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 34 minutes during Monday's 122-98 loss to the Kings.
Impact Jones, who had just signed a two-way contract with Dallas on March 1, got off to a flying start with his new team. Dallas' frontcourt has been destroyed by injuries, opening the door for Jones to offer up some fantasy appeal in the short term. Fantasy managers in need of a big man may want to give him a close look, especially with free agent center Moses Brown having success in this role previously.
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