Mavericks' Dereck Lively II Returns from Shoulder Injury Against Warriors
Dereck Lively II returns after a four-game absence. Mavericks seek strong defensive presence against 8-2 Warriors. Luka Dončić available.
SAN FRANCISCO — When the Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, they will have Dereck Lively II available to play after he missed the team’s previous four games. P.J. Washington was ruled out as he continues to recover from a right knee sprain.
It was a strong signal that Lively would play when he was made available to speak with reporters after participating in Monday’s practice at Chase Center amid being upgraded to questionable on the injury report.
“Just got to see how I feel when I wake up, but it’s been steady progress, and I’m feeling good,” Lively said after Monday’s practice.
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