
After sitting out Friday's loss to the Clippers, Davis was back in the lineup for Saturday's rematch. While the points and rebounds were solid, his efficiency left something to be desired. Not only did Davis shoot below 50 percent from the field, but he was also responsible for six turnovers. Over the past two weeks, he has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-100 according to Basketball Monster. For Davis managers whose leagues run through Week 23, the Mavericks play three games, all on the busiest days of the week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).
Davis and Lively have been upgraded from probable to available and should start alongside each other. Daniel Gafford (knee) is unavailable after starting on Friday, opening up a spot for Lively, while Davis will likely push Naji Marshall to the bench. Marshall is worth holding onto due to Dallas's lack of depth.
Davis (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Gafford is sitting out Saturday's game because it is the Mavericks' second in as many nights. Dallas will have suitable coverage for Gafford's absence, with Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II on track to play. Hardy sprained his right ankle during the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to the Clippers. His absence should free up additional minutes for fellow reserve Max Christie, who is worth a look in deep leagues.
Both players sat out the first night of the Mavericks' back-to-back set with the Clippers, so their expected availability shouldn't come as a surprise. They'll both likely start, which will push Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford to the bench, though Gafford is questionable as he continues to manage his knee injury.