Dallas Mavericks’s Dereck Lively II questionable for game-5

Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5 due to a neck sprain. In the three games he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Mavericks are +22 with him on the court. Lively was injured in Game 3 and his absence was felt in Game 4. His defensive presence and ability to finish Luka Doncic’s lobs are crucial for Dallas. Lively was accidentally kneed in the head by Karl-Anthony Towns, resulting in a neck sprain.