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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Swats three shots in loss
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Cisse notched six points (3-5 FG), seven rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 120-100 loss to Boston.
With Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Marvin Bagley (neck) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Cisse saw increased playing time and even logged more minutes than starter Dwight Powell (15 minutes). Cisse was fairly productive, grabbing seven boards and recording a game-high three blocks. The big man has just four games of eligibility left at the NBA level while on a two-way contract, so he isn't likely to suit up unless Gafford and Bagley both continue to miss time.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Inactive for Tuesday's loss
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Cisse (two-way) was inactive for Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets.
Cisse had appeared in each of the Mavericks' previous three games and averaged 3.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in 13.7 minutes over that stretch, but Dallas opted to hold him out Tuesday in an effort to preserve his availability for the remainder of the season. Since the two-way center has already suited up for 45 games at the NBA level this season, he'll be eligible to play in just five of the team's remaining 21 contests unless the Mavericks upgrade him to a standard contract.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Hauls in 12 boards off bench
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Cisse finished Sunday's 100-87 loss to Oklahoma City with zero points (0-1 FG) and 12 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Cisse collected double-digit boards for the fifth time this year. The 23-year-old big man is a two-way player for the Mavericks and has a limited number of games he can be available at the NBA level, unless Dallas converts him to a standard deal at some point.
Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Unlikely to play Saturday
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The Mavericks list Cisse (two-way) as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
The two-way player has been active for 42 games this season, and since he's eligible to suit up just eight more times at the NBA level before he would need to be converted to a standard deal, the Mavericks could be conservative with deploying him in the weeks to come. Cisse returned to the G League and made his first appearance for the Texas Legends since Jan. 6 in Friday's 115-105 loss to the Stockton Kings, finishing with 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block.
Cisse (G League - two-way) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Cisse is no longer listed on the Mavericks' injury report with an illness, but he's not a lock to suit up Wednesday. He's on a two-way contract and has already been active for 38 games this season, so Cisse can suit up just 12 more times for the NBA club before Dallas would need to convert him to a standard deal in order for him to be eligible to play. Even if Cisse gets the green light to play, Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell are still expected to see the bulk of the minutes at center.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Cisse (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Cisse is trending toward missing a second consecutive game while battling through an illness. His absence Sunday would leave Dwight Powell as the lone backup big man behind Daniel Gafford. Cisse has averaged 7.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over 16.8 minutes per game over his last six outings.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Officially out
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Cisse (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cisse was downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Saturday, so his absence was expected. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) healthy, the Mavericks will have enough bodies to man the center position. Cisse's next chance to play will come Sunday at Milwaukee.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Downgraded to doubtful
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Cisse (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cisse was initially listed as questionable Friday, but the downgrade in status suggests it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up being ruled out. If Cisse ends up being out, the Mavs would have to rely on Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl as depth pieces at center with Dwight Powell expected to remain the starter.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Iffy for Saturday
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Cisse (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cisse is still under the weather, though he was cleared to play in Thursday's win over Golden State. However, he logged just six minutes in that contest, and with Daniel Gafford (ankle) expected to return from a four-game absence, Cisse isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Available Thursday
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Cisse (illness) has been cleared to play Friday night against the Warriors.
Cisse carried a probable tag leading up to Thursday's matchup due to an illness, and he's officially been given the green light to take the court. He's averaging 8.2 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in his last five games, all off the bench.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Probable for Thursday
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Cisse (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Cisse was previously labeled as questionable, so he's trending in the right direction. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) now considered doubtful, Cisse is likely to absorb a handful of backup center minutes behind Dwight Powell on Thursday.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Tabbed questionable
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Cisse is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Golden State.
Cisse is feeling under the weather, and he's at risk of missing Thursday's contest. Daniel Gafford (ankle) is also considered questionable, so Dallas' frontcourt could be a bit thin.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Flirts with double-double
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Cisse had 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 114-97 victory over New York.
Cisse turned in the best performance of his young career, falling one rebound short of his first double-double while also matching his career high in blocks. With Daniel Gafford continuing to deal with ankle issues, Cisse has made the most of his limited opportunities over the past two weeks. In five games during that span, he has put up top-90 value in standard leagues, averaging 8.2 points on 76.2 percent shooting from the field, adding 9.6 blocks and 2.0 blocks in just 19.2 minutes per contest. It's tough to label him a must-roster player, but managers will want to keep a close eye on him as we approach the silly season.
Cisse (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.
Cisse was initially listed as questionable due to a right shoulder sprain, though he was eventually upgraded to probable and has now officially been cleared to suit up. The Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis (finger), P.J. Washington (ankle) and Daniel Gafford (ankle), so Cisse and Dwight Powell will likely split the center minutes against Brooklyn.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Upgraded to probable
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Cisse (shoulder) is now listed as probable for Monday's game against the Nets.
Cisse is trending in the right direction after initially being listed as questionable Monday due to a right shoulder sprain. The team should have official word on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Nursing right shoulder sprain
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Cisse (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nets.
With Anthony Davis (hand) sidelined indefinitely, Cisse served as the Mavericks' backup center behind Daniel Gafford during Saturday's loss against the Bulls. Cisse may have sprained his right shoulder during that contest, and if he's unable to play Monday, then Dwight Powell would be in line for more minutes off the bench.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Grabs 10 boards in loss
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Cisse notched five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 19 minutes during Saturday's 125-107 loss to Chicago.
Cisse chipped in on both ends of the floor, matching his season high with 10 rebounds while also setting a season high with five combined steals and blocks. With Anthony Davis (finger) likely to be sidelined beyond the All-Star break, Cisse could have an opportunity to play meaningful minutes, especially if Daniel Gafford continues to struggle as the starter. While he isn't worth adding just yet, Cisse is someone to keep an eye on, just in case the coaching staff decides to give him a larger role at some point down the stretch.
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