Marshall will come off the bench Thursday against the Magic.
Marshall will be utilized off the bench for the first time since Jan. 3. The Mavs evidently like what they've seen out of Khris Middleton in the first unit, so he'll run with the starters again Thursday evening.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Will go vs. Orlando
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Marshall (finger) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Marshall appeared to be trending in the right direction after being added to the injury report as probable ahead of Thursday's matchup, and the Mavs have since upgraded him to available after missing two straight games with a right finger contusion. Expect the 28-year-old to be back in the starting lineup in his return.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Probable for Thursday
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Marshall is probable for Thursday's game against Orlando with a right finger contusion.
Marshall is likely to end a two-game absence Thursday, which should send Khris Middleton to the bench. Marshall has averaged 20.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.3 minutes per tilt in his last seven games, shooting 56.1 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Sitting out Tuesday
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Marshall (finger) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Marshall will be sidelined for a second straight contest, with his next chance to play coming Thursday against Orlando. Khris Middleton could remain heavily involved for Dallas in the meantime.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Out Sunday
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Marshall (finger) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Marshall will miss Sunday's contest due to a right finger contusion, presumably suffered during Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton figure to see extra minutes with Marshall out.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Downgraded to doubtful
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Marshall (finger) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Marshall is dealing with a right finger contusion that he likely picked up in Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. It appears as though the injury will prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's contest, which opens up more playing time for Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Solid all-around performance in win
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Marshall recorded 21 points (7-13 FG, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 123-114 victory over the Nets.
Marshall turned in another well-rounded effort, recording his second 20-5-5 performance of the season, with the first coming Jan. 22 against the Warriors. The 28-year-old forward has scored in double digits in 18 of 22 games in the new year, averaging 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals over 31.5 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Delivers well-rounded line
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Marshall (foot) recorded 15 points (5-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes Friday in the Mavericks' 122-111 loss to the Timberwolves.
Marshall had been forced out of the Mavericks' previous game Feb. 12 against the Lakers due to a left foot strain, but the All-Star break afforded him plenty of time to heal. He was back in the starting five for the second straight game and came through with a well-rounded stat line, though his efficiency left something to be desired. Marshall is still converting at a robust 52.6 percent clip from the field on the season, though he's offering little production from beyond the arc (0.9 triples per game).
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Omitted from injury report
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Marshall (foot) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Marshall exited last Thursday's loss to the Lakers due to a left foot strain, but he looks to be in the clear for Dallas' first outing post-All-Star break. Over his last nine appearances, Marshall has averaged 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 32.8 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Drawing start vs. LAL
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Marshall is starting Thursday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Marshall will suit up Thursday despite dealing with a left foot issue, and he'll re-join the first unit after coming off the bench Tuesday against Phoenix. He's scored in double figures in 12 of his last 15 starts.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Questionable for Thursday
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Marshall is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a left foot strain.
Marshall is dealing with an ailing foot, so he could skip the Mavs' final game heading into the All-Star break. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if Marshall is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Max Christie and Khris Middleton.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Posts 31 points in loss
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Marshall generated 31 points (12-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Suns.
After starting each of his last 15 appearances, Marshall shifted to a bench role Tuesday. The 28-year-old delivered a bounce-back performance after scoring six points on 1-of-8 shooting in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, leading Dallas in scoring and finishing one point shy of his season high. He has reached the 30-point threshold four times this season and in two of his last three appearances. During that three-game stretch, he has averaged 23.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.3 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Off injury report for Saturday
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Marshall (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Marshall sat out Thursday's loss to the Hornets -- the second leg of a back-to-back -- due to rest purposes. However, he's set to return to action Saturday. The 28-year-old forward has started each of his last 11 appearances, averaging 19.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.0 minutes per tilt during that span. With Marshall returning to the lineup, there will be fewer minutes available for Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Resting Thursday
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Marshall will be rested Thursday against the Hornets.
Marshall will be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's been shouldering a big workload for the Mavericks with 31.5 minutes over his last six games. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg is off the injury report, and Klay Thompson (knee) is probable to play.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Stuffs stat sheet in blowout
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Marshall ended Thursday's 144-122 win over the Jazz with 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 24 minutes.
Marshall's performance was a reminder that he can deliver when Dallas' top options are unavailable. It's his third game in a row with 22 or more points while having three steals in two of those games. As the Mavericks battle a cast of injuries, Marshall is a player who's trending upwards.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Just misses double-double Monday
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Marshall chipped in 22 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-105 win over the Nets.
The 27-year-old forward put together his best scoring effort since Dec. 20 while nearly recording his first double-double of the season. Marshall has scored in double digits in 17 of the last 18 games (14 starts), averaging 15.6 points, 3.7 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 threes over that stretch while shooting 59.1 percent from the floor.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Strong line in loss
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Marshall logged 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 loss to the Jazz.
Marshall continues to play a key role on both ends of the floor for Dallas. He's used to large workloads at this point, and they may be even safer if Anthony Davis misses time with the hand injury he suffered Thursday. Over his last three outings, Marshall has seen 33.9 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Starting sans Washington
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Marshall will start against the Kings on Tuesday.
With P.J. Washington (ankle) sidelined, Marshall will get the starting nod after coming off the bench in each of Dallas' last four games. In 13 starts so far this season, the 27-year-old forward has averaged 16.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals across 33.2 minutes per contest.
Marshall accumulated 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Saturday's 110-104 victory over the Rockets.
Marshall scored no more than 10 points for the second straight game, a worrying trend as the Mavericks start to get healthy bodies back on the floor. In seven games over the past two weeks, Marshall has been well outside the top 200 in standard leagues, averaging 13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Solid contributor in win
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Marshall racked up 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 victory over Denver.
Marshall provided a tertiary scoring punch Tuesday behind Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis in a narrow Dallas win. Since Nov. 29, the 27-year-old has frequently operated in a starting role and has scored in double figures in 11 of 12 starts overall, compared to doing so in just seven of 19 appearances off the bench this season.
