Mavericks Expect Daniel Gafford to Miss Time After Ankle Injury in Loss to Grizzlies
Daniel Gafford is expected to miss time after spraining his ankle during the Mavericks' loss to the Grizzlies. Dallas faces lineup challenges amid ongoing injuries.
MEMPHIS— Without Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks saw another key player sidelined during Monday’s 112-99 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Daniel Gafford exited in the second quarter after turning his left ankle while contesting a rebound with 8:26 remaining.
Gafford landed on the foot of Grizzlies forward John Konchar and remained on the floor briefly before limping to the locker room. He did not return.
“A sprained ankle, I think it is, so we’ll see how he feels. But he’s probably going to be out for some time,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “That’s just part of the game. Unfortunately, it’s happening to us — it seems like we’re losing a guy each day. So, next-man-up mentality.”
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