Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Massive Anthony Davis Update, P.J. Washington's Return News as 6 Players Listed vs Rockets (Dec. 6)

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Massive Anthony Davis Update, PJ Washington
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Massive Anthony Davis Update, P.J. Washington's Return News as 6 Players Listed vs Rockets (Dec. 6) (Image Source: IMAGN)

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Houston Rockets on Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back. They have six players on their injury report for this clash, led by 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis.

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He is day-to-day with a potential knee injury that he sustained on Friday against the OKC Thunder. Davis exited the game in the third quarter but returned and continued to play.

Nevertheless, he gave an encouraging update, saying he plans to suit up against the Rockets. Davis is also managing calf and finger injuries. He missed 14 games due to a left calf strain and sustained a finger injury on Wednesday against the Miami Heat.

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Meanwhile, concerns about P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford remain after they missed another game since last playing on Nov. 28 against the LA Lakers. They were questionable on Friday against the OKC Thunder before being ruled out.

Washington is dealing with a right ankle sprain he sustained during the pre-game warm-up against the LA Clippers on Nov. 29. Gafford is managing a right ankle issue. Washington will play, while Gafford has been ruled out.

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Dereck Lively II will miss his eighth consecutive game due to right foot injury management. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd shared on Friday that Lively is seeking multiple opinions on his lingering injury.

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Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum will continue to spend time on the sidelines for the Dallas Mavericks. Irving is ramping up after an ACL surgery and Exum is out for the season due to a knee injury.

Klay Thompson will join them and Gafford on the bench with a left knee injury.


Where to watch Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game?

Space City Home Network, KFAA and MavsTV will locally televise the Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game. Viewers outside Dallas and Houston can catch live action online via NBA League Pass from 8:30 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center.

The Mavericks (8-16) are 9.5-point underdogs. They are coming off a 132-111 loss to the OKC Thunder. The Rockets (15-5) beat the Phoenix Suns 117-98 in their previous outing.

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