Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has been labeled as questionable for Friday's clash against Oklahoma City. Irving returned from a back injury on Tuesday against Denver, but he was once again out when the team finished off a back-to-back set versus New Orleans on Wednesday. Irving struggled significantly on Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-18 shooting, so he might indeed need a bit more time off. Spencer Dinwiddie should make another start if Irving is out again. The veteran guard notched 20 points on Wednesday and contributed three steals on the defensive end. Dinwiddie has performed well as a starter throughout the campaign, averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.3 steals.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) won't play on Wednesday versus the Pelicans. The 32-year-old returned from a five-game stint on the shelf for Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. However, he had trouble getting his shots to fall, finishing with only 11 points while making four of his 18 attempts from the field. With Irving sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie, averaging 15.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in nine starts this season, should be featured in all fantasy lineups.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Caleb Martin (groin) will miss a third consecutive contest on Wednesday against the Knicks. Martin initially carried a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's contest against Oklahoma City, but he was ruled out immediately for Wednesday's game due to a sore groin. He will have the next chance to return on Saturday when Philadelphia begins another back-to-back with a matchup against Indiana. Justin Edwards, who impressed with 25 points on Tuesday, and Ricky Council IV are likely to receive more playing time with Martin missing.

Dallas Mavericks guardKyrie Irving(back) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Irving has been dealing with a back strain and returned on Tuesday against Denver after missing five straight games. However, the 32-year-old struggled, posting 11 points, four rebounds, four steals, two assists, and one block in 30 minutes. Unsurprisingly, the Mavericks will likely give him the night off for the second half of this back-to-back set.With Irving likely out, players like Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy will see plenty of scoring opportunities.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's tilt against Miami. He's been battling left plantar fasciitis throughout the campaign and continues to deal with the foot issue, but Davis has been surprisingly durable in 2024-25. The 31-year-old star has skipped only two games, averaging 25.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals. Davis does it all for the Lakers, and another big performance is expected from him on Wednesday. He had a bad time in this season's first meeting with the Heat, finishing a blowout loss on Dec. 4 with eight points and seven rebounds on 3-for-14 shooting.