Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Plagued by foul trouble in return
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Gafford (ankle) tallied two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 13 minutes in Monday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Jazz.
Gafford took back his spot in the starting five after missing Dallas' previous three games due to right ankle injury management, but his playing time was kept in check while he played for just the second time in two weeks. Foul trouble may have been a factor in Gafford's limited minutes, as he had already racked up three personals just over two minutes into the second quarter before hitting the bench for the remainder of the period. He then played brief shifts at the beginning of the third and fourth quarters before the Mavericks went with Dwight Powell at center in overtime. Gafford should generally see his minutes pick up once he's further removed from the injury and when he's not plagued by fouls, though his playing time could still be somewhat volatile depending on matchups, especially when the Mavericks also have Anthony Davis (calf) available as an alternative at center.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting Monday
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Gafford will start against the Jazz on Monday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Gafford will get the starting nod. However, the big man will be limited to 17-20 minutes in his return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 27-year-old has averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per tilt.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Will play Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz but will be limited to 17-20 minutes, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gafford will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury. With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Gafford could get the starting nod, though he'll be limited regardless. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 27-year-old center has averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per tilt.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Present for shootaround
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Gafford (ankle) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gafford has missed the past three games for Dallas, but he's officially listed as questionable for this contest. Anthony Davis (calf) is also questionable, but he was able to participate Monday morning as well.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in Utah.
Gafford has missed the past three games for Dallas, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since aggravating his ankle injury. We'll have a better idea on Gafford's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is able to get back out there, Dwight Powell's minutes would dip.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't play vs. Brooklyn
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Gafford (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Nets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford will miss a third straight game Friday, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. With the big man out, Anthony Davis is expected to start at center, while Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse will likely see more playing time. The Mavericks are thin in the frontcourt since Dereck Lively (foot) is out for the season.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful for Friday
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Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Nets.
Gafford appears likely to miss a third straight game Friday. With this news, Anthony Davis is likely to be utilized more at center, with Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse likely picking up some minutes behind him.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't play Saturday
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Gafford (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford was previously listed as doubtful, so this isn't a surprise. With the big man joining Dereck Lively (foot) on the shelf, the Mavericks could rely on Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell in the short term.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful Saturday
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Gafford (ankle) is doubtful to play Saturday versus the Rockets.
Gafford is on track to miss his second straight game after aggravating his ankle injury during Wednesday's win over the Heat. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse will likely continue to pick up the slack in Gafford's potential absence.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't play Friday
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Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford will miss the first half of Dallas' back-to-back set after leaving Wednesday's win over Miami early due to an aggravated right ankle injury. His status for Saturday's game against the Rockets remains unclear, but with Dereck Lively (foot) out indefinitely, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates for increased roles behind Anthony Davis.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Friday
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City.
Gafford was forced out of Wednesday's game after aggravating his right ankle, so he feels a bit closer to doubtful for Friday's match, with that game being the first of a back-to-back set. If Gafford can't give it a go, that would open up some more minutes for Dwight Powell.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Limps to locker room
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Gafford left Wednesday's game against the Heat with an apparent right ankle issue, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford returned from a two-game absence Wednesday because of his right ankle, so this obviously isn't ideal for the center. He was in visible pain and had a significant limp on his way to the locker room. The Mavericks will likely update his status shortly.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Coming off bench
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Gafford (ankle) is available off the bench Wednesday against Miami, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford is returning from a two-game absence, and the Mavericks may monitor his minutes as a result. The center holds averages of 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Available to play
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Gafford (ankle) is available to play Wednesday against the Heat.
Gafford will return to the floor after a two-game absence, which should result in fewer minutes for Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse. Gafford is averaging 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Spotted at shootaround
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Gafford (ankle) participated in Wednesday's shootaround, per Abby Jones of DLLS Sports.
This bodes well for the big man's chances of suiting up Wednesday against the Heat, but he remains listed as questionable. Gafford is likely to go through pregame warmups before the Mavericks confirm his status.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable vs. Heat
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.
The Mavericks could hold out Gafford for right ankle injury management. Dwight Powell would likely take on the backup center role behind Anthony Davis, who Dallas would need to lean more heavily on if Gafford is unavailable.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Not playing Saturday
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Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Gafford would have been in line to return to the starting lineup Saturday due to the absence of Anthony Davis (calf). However, Gafford will also miss the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set Saturday while managing a right ankle injury. With Davis, Gafford and Dereck Lively (foot) all sidelined, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are the top candidates to enter the Mavericks' starting lineup. Gafford's next opportunity to play arrives Monday against the Nuggets.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Headed to bench
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Gafford will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Lakers.
The Mavericks will go with a starting frontcourt featuring Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington on Friday night, so Gafford will be operating as Davis' backup. However, with Davis set to be confined to 24-27 minutes in his first game back, Gafford should still see quality minutes in the reserve role.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Double-doubles in loss
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Gafford ended with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 106-102 loss to Miami.
Gafford grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds and scored in double digits for the first time since Nov. 16 en route to his first double-double of the campaign. The veteran big man has started 12 of his 13 appearances this season and should continue to hold that spot until Dereck Lively (foot) and Anthony Davis (calf) are back to 100 percent. Lively and Davis could return to action this week, but they would likely face heavy restrictions for at least a few games.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting Friday
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Gafford is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Gafford will be joined in the first unit by Brandon Williams, Cooper Flagg, Max Christie and P.J. Washington. Over nine starts this season, Gafford has registered averages of 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 swats per contest.
