Dereck Lively II is dealing with a right ankle sprain and will not take the court for the Mavericks in their upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets. This injury was first reported ahead of the January 20, 2025 matchup at Spectrum Center. The Mavericks have confirmed that Lively II will be unavailable due to this injury.
What It Means
Dereck Lively II has been an important part of the Mavericks’ lineup, playing in 31 games this season while missing 10. He is averaging 9.1 points per game and ranks second on the team in rebounds per game with an average of 7.8. In games where he has played, Dallas has averaged 114.4 points per game compared to 115.8 when he has been out. The team holds an 18-13 record with him on the court and a 4-6 record without him.
