Klay Thompson is questionable for the Mavericks vs. Hawks game with a left plantar fascia injury as Dallas deals with key absences, including Luka Dončić.
ATLANTA — Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a left plantar fascia injury. The team continues to be without Luka Dončić (right wrist sprain) and Danté Exum (right wrist surgery).
Thompson scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Miami Heat. He’s averaging 13.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 17 games while shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc.
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The Mavericks have not indicated when the injury occurred but are monitoring his status closely, as the team is playing the second game of a back-to-back. More information should be made available in Jason Kidd’s pre-game media availability.
If Thompson is unavailable, Dallas could turn to players like Naji Marshall, Jaden Hardy, and Quentin Grimes to fill his role. Marshall scored 20 points off the bench against Miami and could be called on again for extended minutes.
Daniel Gafford was on the Mavericks’ injury report before facing the Heat with left shoulder soreness, but he played. He’s no longer on the injury report. Meanwhile, Dončić doesn’t have a public timetable for return yet, but he is set to be re-evaluated on Wednesday, which will likely provide some clarity on the situation.
The Mavericks will look to close their three-game road trip on a high note against an Atlanta team led by Trae Young. With a 9-8 record, Dallas would drop back to .500 with a loss against the Hawks.
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