Bullock, Dinwiddie Return to Mavs Lineup vs. Timberwolves
The Dallas Mavericks will play a pivotal game on Monday from a playoff-seeding perspective when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavs will be looking to bounce-back from a 129-108 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
On the NBA's official injury report, the Mavericks no longer have Reggie Bullock nor Spencer Dinwiddie listed — meaning they will be available to play in Monday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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There are now only two players listed for the Mavericks — Tim Hardaway Jr. (left foot surgery) and Theo Pinson (right fifth finger fracture), both of whom are recovering from long-term injuries.
Dinwiddie was sidelined for the loss to the Hornets as a result of receiving scheduled rest. This was due to managing his recovery from his ACL tear that kept him sidelined for all of the 2020-21 season.
Bullock last played on March 11 when the Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 113-100. He did not play in the last four games due to personal reasons but rejoined the team on the road in Charlotte.
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There was initially some thought about Bullock playing against the Hornets, and it was even reported he was going to play at one point by some outlets. Instead, he got a hard pre-game workout in to prepare to get into game shape.
The Mavericks will need to bounce-back after losing consecutive games to end their five-game road trip. There is added importance for their next matchup given the Timberwolves have trail them in the standings by just 1.5 games amid their four-game winning streak.
One area the Mavericks will need to tighten their focus is defense. The team has experienced slippage on that end as of late, and against a hot Timberwolves offense, they will need to be at their best to get the job done.
