Dorian Finney-Smith Injury: Downgraded to Questionable

What happened?

Dorian Finney-Smith, the starting power forward for the Dallas Mavericks, has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left adductor strain.

Finney-Smith suffered the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Houston Rockets. He left the game and did not return.

What does this mean for the Mavericks?

Finney-Smith is a key player for the Mavericks. He is one of their best defenders and is also a capable scorer. His absence would be a big blow to the team.

If Finney-Smith is unable to play, the Mavericks will likely start Maxi Kleber at power forward. Kleber is a solid defender, but he is not as good of a scorer as Finney-Smith.

What is the latest news on Finney-Smith's injury?

The Mavericks have not released an official update on Finney-Smith's injury. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Finney-Smith is considered doubtful to play against the Lakers.

The Mavericks are scheduled to practice on Tuesday afternoon. Finney-Smith's status for the game will likely be determined after practice.

What should Mavericks fans do?

Mavericks fans should keep an eye on the team's injury report for the latest updates on Finney-Smith's injury. If Finney-Smith is unable to play, fans should expect Kleber to start at power forward.

The Mavericks are still a good team even without Finney-Smith. However, his absence would be a blow to the team's defense and scoring.