Game 35: Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) vs. Dallas Mavericks (20-14) | 7:30pm CST

[SleepingHero]

[SleepingHero]

@GrantAfseth
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. Cleveland Cavaliers:

P.J. Washington: Questionable (Right Knee Sprain)
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Right Oblique Strain)
Kyrie Irving: Out (Illness)
Luka Dončić: Out (Left Calf Strain)
Naji Marshall: Out (Suspension)
Danté Exum: Out (Right Wrist Surgery)

[SleepingHero]

@GrantAfseth
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report vs. Dallas Mavericks:

Sam Merrill: Doubtful (Right Ankle Sprain)
Isaac Okoro: Out (Right Shoulder; AC Joint Sprain)
Luke Travers: Out (G League)
Emoni Bates: Out (G League)

[Chicagojk]

Maxi was feeling jealous of all the players on the injury report, it appears. I am interested to see how Cleveland looks. They have been fabulous this year....I just haven't watched a game of theirs.

I am also interested to see how the Mavs respond. They have been outhustled lately. That can't happen...especially when you are short handed.

[Chicagojk]

jeez, Kyrie is out tonight with an illness. We can't catch a break.

[SleepingHero]

Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth)
P.J. Washington (right knee sprain) and Maxi Kleber (right oblique strain) are available to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

[BoredAssistant]

Wow I thought PJ was going to be out a lot longer. Since I tore my meniscus last year anytime I see a knee injury I think torn meniscus.

[Mavs2021]

15-0 run for Cavs, when Maxi came in. This PF sh*t has to end. It kills our defense and offense.

[DallasMaverick]

15-0 run for Cavs, when Maxi came in. This PF sh*t has to end. It kills our defense and offense.

Maxi is out now, but the run continues.

Not sure you should blame him.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Maxi is out now, but the run continues.

Not sure you should blame him.

Mobley and Allen are tough for anybody to handle. Not Maxi's fault.

[ThisIStheYear]

Has Hardy improved since his rookie year? He looks the same to me.

[SleepingHero]

Ya know, I expected to lose this game, but its still bothering me how inept our bench looks.

Heck even our regulars look off. Why is PJ taking pull mid range shots all of a sudden? WHY CANT LIVELY LOOK AT THE BASKET?? Is there really no way we can run a play where he can get a clean look at the 3 without having to do a dribble handoff?

[SleepingHero]

Its so silly to me how good Lively is in the post yet we refuse to give him ANY looks from there.

[SleepingHero]

Grimes and Lively are the only two guys doing anything this 3rd quarter. Playing with such hustle and grit.

Same with Brandon Williams actually. Great effort.

[ThisIStheYear]

Had to stop watching. The Mavs are a disaster right now.

[SleepingHero]

Can we PLEASE get Klay in the game instead of Maxi. Just5 run small. No Mobley or Allen in the game right now.

[Chicagojk]

Its so silly to me how good Lively is in the post yet we refuse to give him ANY looks from there.

I just don’t understand it. I am behind in the game but Livelynhas like one shot and is a complete non factor.  When everyone is healthy his role is limited, but I would still like more shot attempts.  With everyone out, you reallly wish he would have a 20 pt 15 rebound game.  We are so far from that now.  I don’t know who I should blame more.  lively or the team.  At a certain point you need to demand the ball.

[SleepingHero]

Grimes is going off. 18 points in the quarter and singlehandedly keeping the Mavs from embarrassing blowout territory.

[SleepingHero]

I just don’t understand it. I am behind in the game but Livelynhas like one shot and is a complete non factor.  When everyone is healthy his role is limited, but I would still like more shot attempts.  With everyone out, you reallly wish he would have a 20 pt 15 rebound game.  We are so far from that now.  I don’t know who I should blame more.  lively or the team.  At a certain point you need to demand the ball.

I think it's gameplan not Lively. He has the talent and skill to do it. He had many such games as a rookie. 

For whatever reason, the scheme is that Lively should not even look at the basket. Whenever he gets a chance, it ends in a bucket. Maybe Kidd will one day wake up but we all know by now actual coaching isn't his strength.

[SleepingHero]

GRIMES IS INSANE RIGHT NOW