Pelicans vs Mavericks Injury Update

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The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Dallas Mavericks on February 21, with several key players listed as out or questionable for the contest. The Pelicans have listed four players as out, including guard Brandon Boston (left ankle sprain/non-COVID illness), forward Keion Brooks Jr. (G League two-way), guard/forward Herb Jones (right shoulder torn rotator cuff), and guard Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture). Center Yves Missi (right knee hyper extension) is listed as questionable.

Dallas is also dealing with a number of injuries, with forward/center Anthony Davis (left adductor strain), forward/center Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain), center Derek Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), and forward Caleb Martin listed as out. Forward P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain) is listed as questionable, while forward/center Dwight Powell (right hip strain) is listed as doubtful. The Mavericks have announced that Davis is making good progress with his injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The previous game starting lineups for both teams are as follows:

• NEW ORLEANS: Jose Alvarado, CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Trey Murphy III, Yves Missi
• DALLAS: Spencer Dinwiddie, Dante Exum, Max Christie, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Kessler Edwards

The season series between the two teams has been closely contested, with the Mavericks winning two of the three games played so far. The Pelicans will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses, while the Mavericks will be trying to keep their winning streak alive.

The Mavericks have been inspired by their coaching staff, led by Jason Kidd, who has made the most of the team's available players. The team has found ways to win despite being without several significant role players, and they will be looking to continue this trend against the Pelicans. With the injury report looking bleak for both teams, it will be interesting to see how the game plays out. The Pelicans will have forward/center Kelly Olynyk available for the contest, making his debut for the team after being acquired at the trade deadline. The matchup between the two teams promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to come out on top.

In terms of player statistics, the Pelicans will be looking to CJ McCollum to lead the team in scoring, while the Mavericks will be relying on Spencer Dinwiddie to drive their offense. The game will be a test of endurance for both teams, with the Pelicans looking to bounce back from their recent losses and the Mavericks trying to keep their winning streak alive. The injury report will play a significant role in the outcome of the game, with both teams missing key players. The Pelicans and Mavericks will be looking to make the most of their available players and come out on top in this exciting matchup.

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