Luka Dončić, Klay Thompson, and Dereck Lively II Headline Lengthy Injury Report as Mavericks Host Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks host the New York Knicks as injuries test depth: Luka Dončić out, Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II are questionable.

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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks return to American Airlines Center on Wednesday night to face the New York Knicks, with injuries and illnesses continuing to test their depth. Luka Dončić (right wrist sprain) and Danté Exum (right wrist surgery) are ruled out, while Klay Thompson (left foot plantar fascia), Quentin Grimes (illness), and Dereck Lively II (illness) are listed as questionable.

The Mavericks (10-8) come off a hard-fought 129-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, overcoming a six-point halftime deficit. Despite battling illness, Kyrie Irving led the way with 32 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter.