Dereck Lively II Questionable for Mavericks’ Game Against Suns on December 27th with Hip Injury
Dereck Lively II, center for the Dallas Mavericks, is dealing with a hip injury. His status is questionable for the upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns on December 27th. This is his first reported injury this season.
What It Means
Lively’s absence could impact the Mavericks’ performance. He averages 8.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this season. His shooting accuracy stands at an impressive 69.8%.
If Lively cannot play, Daniel Gafford may step in as his replacement. Gafford ranks second among centers on the team and averages more points per game than Lively at 12.0 PPG but plays fewer minutes.
