Dallas guard Max Christie has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Cleveland with a left ankle issue. He had been listed day-to-day, and the Mavericks now play the Cavaliers without him.
What happened
Max Christie was ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland, according to the official injury report posted at 6:15 PM ET on Nov. 14. The report lists the injury as a left ankle and leg issue. Christie had been day-to-day with the ankle and leg problem on Friday, and the listing was updated to include the left side earlier Saturday. The report's comment reads: "Christie (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland." The report lists an expected return of Nov. 15. Christie also missed time earlier this month with a right hip issue. He was ruled out on Nov. 3 and cleared from the report on Nov. 6.
What it means for the Mavericks
Dallas (7-5, 10th seed, lost its last game) plays at the Cavaliers at 7:30 PM ET on Saturday. Christie has played in 11 games, averaging 18.4 minutes, 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists. The Mavericks are 7-4 with him and 0-1 without him. In games without him, Cooper Flagg has played 33.5 minutes, P.J. Washington 32.2 and Kyrie Irving 30.1. Naji Marshall has played 24.6 minutes, Zaccharie Risacher 24.3, Daniel Gafford 21.5, Caleb Martin 18.5 and Walter Clayton Jr. 16.9. Dallas is also without Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II and Sergio de Larrea, who are all listed as out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Christie's status changes after Saturday's game. The report lists Nov. 15 as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced. The Mavericks have not said whether the left ankle issue will keep him out beyond the Cleveland game. Watch the status of Biberovic, Lively and de Larrea as well, since all three are out. Dallas will look to avoid back-to-back losses after dropping its last game.
Is Max Christie playing at Cleveland on Saturday?
No. Max Christie has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers with a left ankle issue. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET.
When will Max Christie be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 15. No further timeline has been announced. His status will be updated on the next injury report.