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.
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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: 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.
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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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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Rare appearance in loss
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Cisse finished Saturday's 113-107 loss to the Kings with two rebounds in six minutes.
Cisse played his first game since Dec. 15, moving into the rotation following a groin injury to Anthony Davis. Although Cisse has been thereabouts thus far this season, he has yet to carve out a consistent role. If and when the Mavericks opt to change things up, keep an eye on Cisse, just in case he shifts into a meaningful role, much like Adem Bona did for the 76ers last season.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Swats four shots in loss
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Cisse fouled out of Wednesday's 123-114 loss to Phoenix after recording four points (2-2 FG), nine rebounds and four blocks in 15 minutes.
Cisse has recorded three straight games with at least two blocks and logged a block in all but two appearances this season. Despite being on a two-way contract, Cisse has made the most of his opportunity with the Mavericks. He will likely continue to back up Daniel Gafford until one of Anthony Davis (calf) or Dereck Lively (knee) come back from injury.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Logs first points of season
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Cisse produced four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds, one block and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to Houston.
Cisse made just his second appearance of the season after signing a two-way deal with the Mavericks, and notched his first points. He also displayed his defensive capabilities, recording a steal and a block in only 14 minutes. With Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) out for the time being, Cisse may continue to see minutes backing up Daniel Gafford until one of the aforementioned big men return.
