Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report for April 4 | 2023-24 NBA Season
The Dallas Mavericks will host the Atlanta Hawks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET. This game marks the second and last meeting between the two teams this season, with the Mavericks securing a victory in their first matchup on Jan. 26 with a score of 148-143. The game is included in the NBA’s five-game lineup.
In the first game of their back-to-back series, Atlanta welcomed the Pistons and emerged victorious with a score of 121-113. Currently holding the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference and ranking third in the Southeast Division, the Hawks (36-40) are nine games behind the Magic for the top spot. This season, Atlanta has a record of 6-7 in the second game of back-to-backs, with an average scoring differential of -4.8 points per game.
Prior to their road loss against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, Dallas had been on a roll, claiming victory in seven straight games and 11 out of their last 12.
Despite being tied with the Pelicans for the top spot in the Southwest Division, the Mavericks had a season record of 45-30. In the Western Conference, they were ranked fifth, 7.5 games behind the Nuggets who held the top spot.
Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks injury updates
Atlanta Hawks injury report for Apr. 5
The Hawks have included five players on their injury report: Trae Young (finger), AJ Griffin (ankle), Saddiq Bey (knee), Mouhamed Gueye (knee), and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) are unable to play.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Mr. Okungwu | out | then |
| Trae Young | out | finger |
| Griffin too | out | ankle |
| Mohamed Gueye | out | knee |
| Sadiq Bey | out | knee |
The latest on Trae Young’s injury and recovery
On Feb 23, while playing against the Toronto Raptors, Trae Young sustained a ligament tear in his left pinky finger. He then had surgery four days later to treat the injury during the Hawks’ game.
Despite experiencing discomfort, he continued to play and complete the game, resulting in 11 points on 2-of-6 shooting and seven assists. The exact timing of his injury is still unknown.
Last week, Trae Young began performing small finger motion exercises as part of his rehabilitation process.
Dallas Mavericks injury update for Apr. 4
The Mavericks have reported that Josh Green (ankle), Dereck Lively || (knee), and Greg Brown ||| (personal) will be unavailable for their upcoming game.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Greg Brown ||| | out | personal |
| Dereck Lively || | out | knee |
| Josh Green | out | ankle |
What is the current status of Dereck Lievly?
Dereck Lively suffered a leg injury during the second quarter of the Houston Rockets versus Dallas Mavericks game and was ultimately declared unable to continue playing shortly after halftime.
In 13 minutes of play, he earned two points, two rebounds, two blocks, and a steal during Sunday’s game.
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