[Townsend] I’m told that Dereck Lively arrived at Mavs practice facility about 15 minuted ago, walking gingerly, not at all looking like someone who might play tomorrow.
[Townsend] I’m told that Dereck Lively arrived at Mavs practice facility about 15 minuted ago, walking gingerly, not at all looking like someone who might play tomorrow.
That’s fine, let him rest, but he’s walking, doesn’t have a neck brace, and is at the practice facility. Good news so far, for the moment.
jldtsu
we knew he wouldn’t play tomorrow. not a shock. more concerned about how long he’ll be out
--Alix--
He’s walking. He went to the practice facility. I don’t care if he doesn’t play tomorrow, looks like the worst-case scenario is avoided thankfully.
spookymcspookerson
Yeah, despite the “not looking like someone who would play tomorrow” comment I think this is encouraging.
Ok_Instruction_5232
Feels like positive news. Let’s have him ready for the Finals, I’m confident the guys can close this series out even without him.
CheetahSperm18
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SlurmsMackenzie
Get well, young man. We love watching you play and want you to have a long career. Protect yourself!
MFFL
truthseekinginlife
The “I’m told” commentary I find to be interesting. Just like listing Luka as questionable, putting him on TV WITH a big ice pack, and JKidd never giving a definitive update on Kleber; a part of all of this is games manship. I don’t think Lively will play, but him showing up and it being reported forces the other team to game plan.
QuickFig1024
We need to stay focused and humble because without Lively things could go bad.
jdmay101
Get well soon Sideshow Lob
Briancisgo
We got you Rook. Sit out and don’t take chances with neck issues.
Might take an extra game, but the team can wrap this up without him
sando2606
We get that report about Luka every game.
SugoiHubs
This is positive news. He’s up and walking. Also, walking gingerly and not like someone who will play tomorrow is incredibly subjective and a weird thing to say lol
jbl4114
I hope we shoot lights out tomorrow
Artlens2013
Let him rest up and hopefully we can close it out tomorrow without him and give everyone a full week+ rest for the Finals
sickfalco
Would be a great time for maxi to re-emerge 😭
TreyMcnally
Fuckin Towns…
Resident-Accident-81
Let him rest we need him for Celtics bad. Hopefully we can win without him
MocasBuns
Damn…hoping he would play tbh. We held on yesterday for a quarter and a half but idk if Gafford can hold his own for the whole game. Gonna be some prime Powell minutes coming our way boys
mavericksnipe
Praying for a Pacers win tonight and Mavs win obviously. Celtics are already the healthier team so if they sweep and Mavs don’t, that’s gonna be another big advantage they have. Luka needs his time to rest and recover and so does Lively. Basketball gods, bless us
mavericksnipe
Many in r/NBA had the audacity to say he 100% has a concussion and Mavs are lying and trying to cover it up
zimurg13
rsf0626
Fuck you KAT. Reckless ass player
doctordubs
Luka walks gingerly every day lol
Andrew0409
Assuming he has a concussion. That’s no joke and can have life long implications. Rest up rookie. We need you in the finals.
ImScaredOfSharksToo
Is that maxi running out of the tunnel?
Wally-Jorge
If Lively is able to play, they’ll probably announce before the game starts. There’s no need to tip their hand.
adeadmanshand
All expected when playing against Muay Thai legend KAT
MrGeno
I wish Lively would be ready for next game, but he needs to rest. The rest of the Mavs will hold the line for you brother.
jimmysleftbrain
Something something Kai is 14-0 in close out games. LFG
joshwaynebobbit
Lively is going to have to become the guy that gives broken noses and busted nuts or else they’re gonna keep giving it to him
Spzmk
I’m sure he’s probably much more sore the day after.
_Spicy_Pickle_
Dwight Powell legacy game tomorrow?
papichuloya
Dude has a concussion. Will be out prob 1-2 weeks
Messiah_Knight
The Wolves know they can’t beat us anymore so they send Kitty to take someone out. We need Morris to take one for the team and lay out Anthony
barnsontape
Hopefully he gets the rest he needs and makes a full recovery in time for the finals
Ohtani-Enjoyer
I’m surprised he’s not in concussion protocol? Is that if you only return concussion symptoms definitively? I thought the NBA forced it on players no matter what if they’re hit hard in the head
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That’s fine, let him rest, but he’s walking, doesn’t have a neck brace, and is at the practice facility. Good news so far, for the moment.
we knew he wouldn’t play tomorrow. not a shock. more concerned about how long he’ll be out
He’s walking. He went to the practice facility. I don’t care if he doesn’t play tomorrow, looks like the worst-case scenario is avoided thankfully.
Yeah, despite the “not looking like someone who would play tomorrow” comment I think this is encouraging.
Feels like positive news. Let’s have him ready for the Finals, I’m confident the guys can close this series out even without him.
Send da Video
Get well, young man. We love watching you play and want you to have a long career. Protect yourself!
MFFL
The “I’m told” commentary I find to be interesting. Just like listing Luka as questionable, putting him on TV WITH a big ice pack, and JKidd never giving a definitive update on Kleber; a part of all of this is games manship. I don’t think Lively will play, but him showing up and it being reported forces the other team to game plan.
We need to stay focused and humble because without Lively things could go bad.
Get well soon Sideshow Lob
We got you Rook. Sit out and don’t take chances with neck issues.
Might take an extra game, but the team can wrap this up without him
We get that report about Luka every game.
This is positive news. He’s up and walking. Also, walking gingerly and not like someone who will play tomorrow is incredibly subjective and a weird thing to say lol
I hope we shoot lights out tomorrow
Let him rest up and hopefully we can close it out tomorrow without him and give everyone a full week+ rest for the Finals
Would be a great time for maxi to re-emerge 😭
Fuckin Towns…
Let him rest we need him for Celtics bad. Hopefully we can win without him
Damn…hoping he would play tbh. We held on yesterday for a quarter and a half but idk if Gafford can hold his own for the whole game. Gonna be some prime Powell minutes coming our way boys
Praying for a Pacers win tonight and Mavs win obviously. Celtics are already the healthier team so if they sweep and Mavs don’t, that’s gonna be another big advantage they have. Luka needs his time to rest and recover and so does Lively. Basketball gods, bless us
Many in r/NBA had the audacity to say he 100% has a concussion and Mavs are lying and trying to cover it up
Fuck you KAT. Reckless ass player
Luka walks gingerly every day lol
Assuming he has a concussion. That’s no joke and can have life long implications. Rest up rookie. We need you in the finals.
Is that maxi running out of the tunnel?
If Lively is able to play, they’ll probably announce before the game starts. There’s no need to tip their hand.
All expected when playing against Muay Thai legend KAT
I wish Lively would be ready for next game, but he needs to rest. The rest of the Mavs will hold the line for you brother.
Something something Kai is 14-0 in close out games. LFG
Lively is going to have to become the guy that gives broken noses and busted nuts or else they’re gonna keep giving it to him
I’m sure he’s probably much more sore the day after.
Dwight Powell legacy game tomorrow?
Dude has a concussion. Will be out prob 1-2 weeks
The Wolves know they can’t beat us anymore so they send Kitty to take someone out. We need Morris to take one for the team and lay out Anthony
Hopefully he gets the rest he needs and makes a full recovery in time for the finals
I’m surprised he’s not in concussion protocol? Is that if you only return concussion symptoms definitively? I thought the NBA forced it on players no matter what if they’re hit hard in the head