Mavericks face key injuries ahead of Heat matchup

The Dallas Mavericks enter Monday night’s clash with the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center with multiple injury concerns.

Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful with a left calf strain, while Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dereck Lively II (right foot) are out.

Dante Exum is out for the season after right knee surgery, while Brandon Williams (low back tightness) and Ryan Nembhard (left knee sprain) are questionable. Cooper Flagg is available despite a right thumb splint.

Miami, riding a two-game winning streak, expects Tyler Herro to make his season debut. Norman Powell leads the Heat at 24.9 points per game, with Bam Adebayo contributing 19.7 and Andrew Wiggins adding 16.7. Kel’el Ware dominates rebounds at 10.3 per game, while Davion Mitchell directs the offense with 7.3 assists.

Dallas enters the game at 5-13, following a 102-96 loss to Memphis and a narrow 118-115 victory over New Orleans.

Anthony Davis tops the Mavericks in scoring (20.8) and rebounding (10.2), while D’Angelo Russell leads in assists at 5.0 per contest. Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington provide secondary scoring and rebounding support.

Monday’s matchup tips off at 7:30 PM ET.