The Mavericks were already thin in the frontcourt with players like Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford battling separate injuries.

The Dallas Mavericks have lost Kyrie Irving to a season-ending knee injury, and there's no timetable for Anthony Davis' return after the star forward injured a groin in his Dallas debut following the stunning trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Klay Thompson and Dwight Powell had almost no teammates ready to greet them while they returned to the bench during a Mavericks game.

Powell is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

According to The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis, center Dwight Powell is expected to return to the Mavs’ lineup for Tuesday’s meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. Powell has missed the last 16 games with a right hip strain.

The stage was set for the Dallas Mavericks to increase their slim lead over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference standings. A Sunday matinee on national television. A matchup between two possible play-in teams separated by just 2.

Powell (hip) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Dallas sustained a 30-point road loss at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Head coach Jason Kidd had only eight players at his disposal as the injuries have added up. This resulted in a very empty bench on display every time action went from right to left on the viewers's devices.

Kidd took issue with media speculation that Irving's heavy workload over the last month led to his season-ending knee injury.