Mavericks list Kristaps Porzingis (back) questionable for Thursday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is listed as questionable for Thursdays' game against the San Antonio Spurs.
What It Means:
Porzingis only played 20 minutes on Tuesday before being ruled out due to lower back tightness. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd claimed afterward that Porzingis was fine, but he still may elect to hold the big man out Thursday on the front end of a back-to-back. Maxi Kleber would likely start and play extended minutes if Porzingis sits. Boban Marjanovic could also see a boost.
Luka Doncic is leading the Mavericks with a 37.0% usage rate and averaging 1.65 FanDuel points per minute without Porzingis on the floor this season. KP is registering a 28.6% usage rate, second on the team behind Doncic.
Source:
NBA Injury Report
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