Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Won't Suit Up Monday vs. Indy

Dereck Lively to Miss Monday's Game Against Pacers Due to Sore Knee

Rising star to sit out as a precaution

Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively will not play in Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a sore right knee, the team announced. Lively, who has started all 17 games he's played in this season, has been dealing with the injury for the past few days and the team has decided to hold him out until he is fully recovered.

Lively is averaging 8.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season, and he has been a key part of the Mavericks' success so far. The team is currently 10-7 and in fourth place in the Western Conference.

In Lively's absence, the Mavericks will likely start Maxi Kleber at center. Kleber has started 10 games this season and is averaging 7.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

The Mavericks are hoping that Lively's injury is not serious and that he will be able to return to action soon. The team has a tough schedule coming up, with games against the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Golden State Warriors in the next week.