Dorian Finney-Smith Ruled Out For Monday

Mavs Will Once Again Be Shorthanded vs. Lakers

Calf Strain Keeps Forward Out

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Dorian Finney-Smith when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Finney-Smith has been ruled out due to a calf strain. This is the second straight game that Finney-Smith will miss due to the injury.

Finney-Smith is an important part of the Mavericks' defense, and his absence will be a blow to the team. The Mavericks will need other players to step up in his absence, such as Reggie Bullock. Bullock has started in place of Finney-Smith in the last two games and has played well, averaging 12.5 points per game.

The Mavericks will also be without Luka Dončić and Maxi Kleber on Monday night. Dončić is out due to an ankle injury, while Kleber is out due to a calf injury. The Mavericks are now 0-2 this season without Dončić and will be looking to avoid their third straight loss.

The Lakers, meanwhile, will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak of their own. The Lakers have lost their last two games to the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns.

The Lakers will be led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James is averaging 29.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game this season, while Davis is averaging 23.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Monday night's game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET.