Dallas Mavericks Injury Report at Golden State Warriors

Key Players Expected to Miss Action

The Dallas Mavericks will be without several key players when they take on the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Maxi Kleber have all been ruled out with injuries.

Doncic is dealing with a left calf strain, while Hardaway is nursing a right foot sprain. Kleber has a left calf strain.

Brunson, Finney-Smith Step Up

In the absence of Doncic, Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith will be expected to step up for the Mavericks. Brunson is averaging 16.3 points and 4.8 assists per game this season, while Finney-Smith is averaging 10.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

The Mavericks will also need big games from Spencer Dinwiddie and Kristaps Porzingis. Dinwiddie is averaging 17.3 points and 5.3 assists per game this season, while Porzingis is averaging 19.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.

Warriors Welcome Back Green

The Warriors will be welcoming back Draymond Green to the lineup on Friday night. Green has missed the last two games with a calf injury.

Green's return will be a big boost for the Warriors, who are 1-1 in his absence. Green is one of the best defenders in the NBA, and he also provides a lot of leadership and toughness.

Matchup to Watch

The matchup to watch on Friday night will be between Brunson and Stephen Curry. Curry is the two-time reigning MVP and one of the best shooters in NBA history. Brunson will have his hands full trying to guard Curry, but he will also need to be aggressive on offense to keep the Mavericks in the game.

Prediction

The Warriors are a heavy favorite in this game, but the Mavericks have a chance to pull off an upset if they can get big games from Brunson, Finney-Smith, and Porzingis. The Warriors are the defending champions and they have a lot of experience in big games. The Mavericks are a young team, but they have a lot of talent. This should be a close game, but the Warriors should ultimately win at home.