Present at shootaround Lively is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup, but it was encouraging to see him on the court for the team's morning shootaround. The Mavericks will likely monitor how his neck sprain feels leading up to tipoff, while Daniel Gafford should continue to see increased playing time if Lively is unavailable.
Considered a game-time decision Lively officially remains questionable, and he plans to test his neck in the hours leading up to tipoff before the Mavericks determine his status. He'd provide a boost for Dallas as the team attempts to close out the series, as he averaged 11.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game over the first two games of the Western Conference Finals.
