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Mavericks vs Celtics Injury Report: Big update on Klay Thompson and Derrick White’s status ahead of NBA Finals rematch

Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a lot of injuries ahead of the home contest.

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Dallas Mavericks (24-21) and Boston Celtics (31-14) will lock horns in the NBA Finals rematch at American Airlines Center. Boston Celtics won the NBA championship last year by beating the Mavericks 4-1 in the finals. It will be their first battle in the regular season.

Boston Celtics are on a four-game road trip and won two out of the last three. The NBA Champions enter the fixture with a 117-96 loss to the Lakers. It was the second instance the Celtics were restricted to below 100 points.

On the flip note, the Mavericks clinched the season series against the West-leading Thunder with a third straight win. Dallas are 13-9 at American Airlines Center this season and will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage.

Here, we break down the key injuries for both teams and their potential impact on this clash.

Mavericks vs Celtics Injury Report

Time: Saturday, Jan. 25 | 5:30 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas
TV: ABC/ESPN+ | Live Stream: fubo

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Dallas Mavericks injuries

Luka Doncic (PG): Out
Dante Exum (G): Out
Klay Thompson (PF): Questionable
Jaden Hardy (G): Questionable
Dereck Lively II (C): Out
Naji Marshall (SF): Out
Dwight Powell (C): Out

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall remains listed as out on the injury report before Saturday's matchup against the Boston Celtics.

Marshall is set to miss his third consecutive game due to illness and his eighth on the season.
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) January 24, 2025

Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a lot of injuries ahead of the home contest. Klay Thompson is listed as questionable due to left ankle sprain, which ruled him out in last two games. Jaden Hardy (Right Ankle Sprain) also remains questionable and is likely to miss the fourth straight game.

Apart from them, Dereck Lively II (Right Ankle Stress Fracture), Naji Marshall (Illness), Dwight Powell (Right Hip Strain), Luka Doncic (Left Calf Strain) and Dante Exum (Right Wrist Surgery) remain sidelined.

Boston Celtics Injuries

Derrick White (PG): Questionable

Boston Celtics will have a healthy roaster in the last matchup of a four-game road trip. Derrick White is listed questionable for Saturday’s game due to left knee soreness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

#Celtics Injury Report vs. Dallas tomorrow:

Derrick White – Left Knee Soreness – QUESTIONABLE
— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) January 25, 2025

Mavericks vs Celtics possible lineups

Mavericks: PJ Washington, Kessler Edwards, Daniel Gafford, Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie

Celtics: Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis

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