Doncic, Lively Listed on Mavericks Injury Report Ahead of Game 5

Luka Doncic Expected to Play in Game 5

### Doncic Dealing With Neck Sprain, Lively Has Neck Sprain

Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II are among the Dallas Mavericks listed on the injury report for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic is dealing with a neck sprain, while Lively is nursing a neck sprain.

Doncic, who has been battling a knee sprain and a left ankle soreness, has been listed as available for Game 5. He spoke to the media after Game 4 and gave a two-word injury update: "I'm good."

Lively, on the other hand, is less likely to play in Game 5. He has not played since Game 2 of the series due to his neck sprain.

The Mavericks will need all hands on deck as they look to close out the series against the Timberwolves in Game 5 on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.