Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks missed the game against the Indiana Pacers due to a right shoulder sprain, which was a late scratch decision. His absence was felt as the Mavericks lost 134-127, allowing the Pacers to shoot an impressive 56.8% from the field.

Head coach Jason Kidd mentioned uncertainty about when Lively sustained the injury and confirmed an MRI is scheduled for Tuesday. Despite the setback, sources remain hopeful that the injury isn't serious. In Lively's absence, Dallas adapted with a smaller lineup, leading to a standout performance from Naji Marshall.