Mavericks’ P.J. Washington Out, Naji Marshall Returns for NBA Cup Semifinal Against Thunder
In Oklahoma City, the Dallas Mavericks face the Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinal with P.J. Washington ruled out and Naji Marshall returning to the lineup.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Dallas Mavericks will be without P.J. Washington as they face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinal on Tuesday. Washington has been ruled out due to illness, leaving a void in Dallas’ starting lineup. Naji Marshall will return after missing the last four games with an upper respiratory illness.
Washington has been a key contributor for the Mavericks, who are 15-4 with him in the lineup compared to 1-4 without him this season. His absence will test Dallas’ depth as they aim to maintain momentum following a stretch of 11 wins in their last 12 games. The Mavericks are also without Maxi Kleber, who remains sidelined due to illness, Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain), and Danté Exum (right wrist surgery).
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