Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II received an upgraded injury status on the latest injury report before Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
' Game 3 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dereck Lively II was hit in the back of the head by Karl-Anthony Towns' knee while the All-Star big man was attempting to finish in the paint. After lying on the court for a few minutes, Lively was helped off the court, raising concern about his health.
May 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II dunks past Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during game three of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sportsthat lists Lively as questionable to play, along with Luka Doncic with the same questionable designation as he manages a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness.
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