Mavs Brace for Bulls Matchup with Key Injuries: P.J. Washington Out, Dereck Lively II Questionable

Mavericks face the Bulls with key players sidelined: P.J. Washington out, Dereck Lively II questionable. Injury updates and lineup impacts ahead of Wednesday’s game.

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DALLAS — When the Dallas Mavericks take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, they must adjust to not having P.J. Washington in the lineup. He was ruled out with a right knee sprain. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II could miss a second consecutive game with a right shoulder sprain.

Washington's addition to the injury report isn’t surprising, considering he favored his right leg late during Monday’s 134-127 loss against the Indiana Pacers but played through it. This can be seen in a video captured by DallasHoopsJournal.com.