Watch footage from the Mavs' shootaround ahead of their matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, including an interview with Dereck Lively II.
participated in the team's typical half-court shooting competition with Luka Doncic during the portion open to the media. It was later confirmed that Irving would be available to play against the Nuggets based on the team's official injury report submission to the NBA.
After most players headed to the bus, Dereck Lively II spoke to reporters, looking ahead to facing the Nuggets. It'll be his first time facing Nikola Jokic as a direct matchup, and it'll be the team's first-ever participation in a game with in-season tournament implications. It's a matchup he's excited to have.
There's been a strong emphasis placed on avoiding foul trouble. On Monday, he quickly got into foul trouble and stayed that way, often causing him to head toward the sideline. He avoided foul trouble the next game against the Chicago Bulls and played the whole fourth quarter while making plenty of big plays.
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