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  • Dereck Lively II (neck) doubtful for Game 4 Tues.
    Dereck Lively II (neck sprain) is doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

    Advice: Lively injured his neck during the second quarter of Sunday’s Game 3 victory and did not return. While Dwight Powell re-entered the rotation in the second half, starter Daniel Gafford played most of the available minutes. The Mavericks could also have Maxi Kleber at their disposal, as he is questionable after missing time with a separated shoulder. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:38 pm
     
  • Doubtful for Game 4
    Lively (neck) is doubtful for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

    Advice: Lively sustained a neck sprain during Sunday's Game 3 and was unavailable down the stretch. He wasn't seen at Monday's practice session and will likely be sidelined Tuesday as the Mavericks attempt to advance to the NBA Finals. If Dallas wins Game 4 to complete the sweep, Lively will have over a week to rest before the NBA Finals begin June 6. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:36 pm
     
  • Jalen Smith (illness) questionable Monday
    Jalen Smith (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday’s Game 4 matchup between the Pacers and Celtics.

    Advice: Rick Carlisle opted not to play Smith in Game 3 so it’s unlikely that he’ll see much time in Game 4. The reserve big man has logged just eight minutes in the Eastern Conference Finals. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:00 pm
     
  • Remains out for Game 4
    Prosper (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

    Advice: This will be the 15th straight game on the shelf for Prosper. He's yet to be cleared to practice and remains without a timetable for a return. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:00 am
     
  • Ramps up activity
    Kleber (shoulder) participated in Monday's practice, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Kleber appears to be progressing towards an eventual return after being diagnosed with a AC joint separation earlier this month. More clarity on Kleber's status is expected when the Mavericks release their official injury report Monday evening ahead of Tuesday's Game 4 tilt against Minnesota. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:58 am
     
  • Status for Game 4 unclear
    Tests on Lively's neck came back clean, but his availability for Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota remains unclear, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: The initial diagnosis for Lively was a sprained neck, and the center will continue to be evaluated Monday. More clarity is expected Monday evening, but for now, Lively should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 4. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:45 am
     
  • Dereck Lively II (neck) will not return on Sunday
    Dereck Lively II (neck sprain) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves.

    Advice: Lively has been out since the second quarter when he took an inadvertent Karl-Anthony Towns knee to the back of the head. The rookie center was initially considered questionable to return, but he has since been downgraded to out. Dwight Powell played a few rotation minutes with Lively sidelined, but starter Daniel Gafford has absorbed most of the available minutes. Rotoworld Sunday, 7:18 pm
     
  • Won't return to game
    Lively (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota on Sunday.

    Advice: Lively sustained a neck sprain in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup after taking a knee to the back of the head, and he'll be unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he recorded six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds, two assists and a block in nine minutes. Whether he'll be available for Tuesday's Game 4 remains to be seen. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:54 pm
     
  • Deemed questionable to return
    Lively is questionable to return to Sunday's Game 3 matchup against the Timberwolves due to a neck sprain, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

    Advice: Lively was noticeably shaken up after taking a knee to the head and has been diagnosed with a neck sprain following initial testing. Dwight Powell will likely pick up minutes at the five if Lively is unable to return. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:33 pm