Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic not selected to 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Known primarily as a shooter with size, Kleber has struggled this season from beyond t

Now clinging to a play-in spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks are awaiting the return of their star, Luka Doncic, to make their ascent.

Guard Dante Exum, who’s missed the entire season thus far after undergoing offseason wrist surgery, was upgraded to “doubtful” for the Pelicans game, the first time all season Exum has been listed as anything other than “out” on the injury report.

Still out for Wednesday

Kylor Kelley spoke to reporters before the Dallas Mavericks' game on Monday night against the Washington Wizards.

The Dallas Mavericks recently welcomed Kyrie Irving back to their lineup, but injuries struck again as big man Dwight Powell went down during their home game against the OKC Thunder on Friday.

Powell (hip) remains out for Saturday's game against the Celtics. Powell will miss a fourth straight game Saturday with a hip strain, and his next chance to suit up for the Mavericks arrives Monday against the Wizards.

Dante Exum and Naji Marshall received important injury updates ahead of the Mavericks' game on Wednesday against the Pelicans.

That shooting performance put Daniel Gafford in the Mavericks' record books for the most games in team history without missing a shot (minimum of nine shots attempted). He also joined Lively and DeAndre Jordan as the only players in franchise history to have 20 points and 10 rebounds on perfect shooting, according to the Mavericks PR team.

Dallas’ next man up mantra is being tested at a mind-boggling rate after Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber suffered injuries in an 11-day

The Mavericks are 12-12 in road games. Dallas is 3-6 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Pistons score 111.9 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than the 112.6 the Mavericks give up. The Mavericks average 115.9 points per game, 2.4 more than the 113.5 the Pistons allow to opponents.

The New Orleans Pelicans gave a crucial injury update surrounding Dejounte Murray ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.