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Mavericks' Khris Middleton: Enjoys solid scoring night
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Middleton ended with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to Orlando.
Middleton put together his best scoring performance since Feb. 22, and he rewarded the Mavs for keeping him in the starting lineup even after the return of Naji Marshall from a bruised finger. However, Middleton has been held to single figures in three of his last six games, so the consistency simply hasn't been there lately from the veteran forward. Production on the offensive end will only become more difficult once Cooper Flagg builds back up to a full workload.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Posts efficient double-double
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Gafford amassed 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 25 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Magic.
Gafford missed just one shot from the field and secured his first double-double since Feb. 5. He was also involved as a rim protector, accounting for two of his team's nine swats on the night. Gafford is averaging 11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over his last four outings.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Records four swats in return
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Flagg produced 18 points (7-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and four blocks in 26 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Magic.
Flagg showed a bit of rust in his first game since Feb. 10, which is to be expected after nearly one month of rehabbing from a left mid-foot sprain. However, he was spectacular as a rim protector by setting a new career high in swats. Flagg actually surpassed his projected 20-to-25-minute range by one minute, but depending on how his body responds from Thursday's action, he should still have a chance to suit up for the second half of Dallas' back-to-back Friday against the Celtics.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Catches fire in return
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Thompson totaled 24 points (7-12 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to Orlando.
Thompson had his shot working from beyond the arc, which is where he scored 21 of his 24 points on the night. He led his team in scoring, but it wasn't enough to help the Mavs escape with a victory. Thompson's seven made treys mark a new season high for the 36-year-old sharpshooter.
Marshall will come off the bench Thursday against the Magic.
Marshall will be utilized off the bench for the first time since Jan. 3. The Mavs evidently like what they've seen out of Khris Middleton in the first unit, so he'll run with the starters again Thursday evening.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out Thursday
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Williams is out for Thursday's game against the Magic due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Williams had started three consecutive contests, though the Mavericks are getting Cooper Flagg (foot) back just in time to fill that void in the first unit. With Williams sitting out Thursday, Max Christie and Khris Middleton should both see a boost in minutes and are worthwhile streaming options in the majority of fantasy leagues.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Will go vs. Orlando
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Marshall (finger) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Marshall appeared to be trending in the right direction after being added to the injury report as probable ahead of Thursday's matchup, and the Mavs have since upgraded him to available after missing two straight games with a right finger contusion. Expect the 28-year-old to be back in the starting lineup in his return.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Available for Thursday's game
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Thompson (adductor) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Thompson sat out Tuesday's loss to Charlotte due to a right adductor contusion, but the veteran sharpshooter has been given the green light to return for Thursday's contest. He has averaged 10.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.8 threes over 20.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Will play 20-to-25 minutes Thursday
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Flagg is expected to play between 20-to-25 minutes Thursday against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
As anticipated, the rookie forward will have his minutes carefully monitored in his first game action since Feb. 10. NBA reporter Marc Stein notes that Flagg is hopeful he'll also be able to suit up for the second half of his team's back-to-back Friday in Boston, which is all the more reason for Dallas to put a cap on his minutes Thursday evening.
Flagg (foot) will play in Thursday's game against the Magic, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The expectation is that Flagg will have a minutes restriction in his return from an eight-game absence with a left mid-foot sprain. The rookie No. 1 overall pick could see more usage in Friday's matchup in Boston if he responds well after Thursday's tilt, but it's also possible he'll be rested for the second night of a back-to-back set after a lengthy absence. Flagg was on fire in his last six appearances before going down, averaging 32.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 35.7 minutes per game while shooting 52.6 percent from the floor.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Expected to play Thursday
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Flagg (foot) is expected to play in Thursday's game against Orlando, per NBA reporter Marc Stein.
The stage is set for the rookie No. 1 overall pick to end an eight-game absence with a left mid-foot sprain. In all likelihood, Flagg will replace Brandon Williams (quadriceps) in the starting lineup Thursday. Flagg was on a heater in his last six appearances before getting injured, averaging 32.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 35.7 minutes per tilt while shooting 52.6 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Downgraded to questionable
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Williams (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
This is a downgrade for Williams, as the Mavericks previously listed him as probable. If Williams is unable to give it a go, the team could turn to Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Probable for Thursday
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Thompson is probable for Thursday's game against the Magic due to a right adductor contusion.
The veteran sharpshooter looks to be on the verge of returning from a one-game absence. Thompson has averaged 10.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes per game in his last six outings, shooting 40.5 percent from three-point land.
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Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Ruled out for Thursday
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Bagley is out for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Bagley is sidelined for a fourth straight contest with a neck sprain. Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell should split the center minutes evenly in Bagley's absence.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable for Thursday
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Williams (quadriceps) is probable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Williams has a left quadriceps contusion, but the issue sounds minor, and the guard intends to play through it. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 15.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.7 three-pointers. However, he could see a decreased role if Cooper Flagg (foot) is cleared to return.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Probable for Thursday
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Marshall is probable for Thursday's game against Orlando with a right finger contusion.
Marshall is likely to end a two-game absence Thursday, which should send Khris Middleton to the bench. Marshall has averaged 20.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.3 minutes per tilt in his last seven games, shooting 56.1 percent from the field.
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