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Christie is back on the injury report, this time due to a sprained left ankle. After beginning the season as a starter, he’s played limited minutes over the last five games. Caleb Martin has started Dallas’ last four games and should retain that role, regardless of what happens with Christie.

Christie is back after missing Dallas’ loss to the Spurs. His return will likely push Zaccharie Risacher to the bench. Risacher played 18 minutes on Wednesday, finishing with two points, one rebound, two assists and one steal.

Christie is expected to be back following a one-game absence. Zaccharie Risacher got the starting nod in place of Christie on Wednesday, and he will likely return to coming off the bench with Christie expected back.

Christie exited Monday’s loss to the Kings during the first quarter and did not return. While Walter Clayton Jr.'s playing time increased, the Mavericks were also without Kyrie Irving (knee). With Kyrie off the injury report, Clayton’s minutes will likely decrease.

No Kyrie Irving (knee) led to Clayton playing rotation minutes on Monday, and he took advantage of the opportunity. Shooting 3-of-4 from the field, the second-year guard scored nine points in the first half. After Max Christie was ruled out with a hip injury, Clayton entered the lineup to start the third quarter. Whether he has value for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs will depend on Irving’s and Christie’s availability.

Christie played eight minutes before leaving Monday’s game with a right hip injury. Walter Clayton Jr. replaced him to start the third quarter, and Christie’s absence may also free up minutes for Marcus Sasser.

Christie is good to go after showing up on the injury report with a right shin contusion. He’s started Dallas’ first two games and will retain that role. With Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg out, Christie will have more scoring opportunities out of necessity.

The Mavericks are dealing with a lengthy injury report that has Cooper Flagg (shoulder) listed as out and Kyrie Irving (knee) listed as questionable. Role players Christie and Johnson are questionable with shin injuries. It’s looking like Dallas will certainly be shorthanded against the Spurs on Saturday.

The Mavericks’ injury list for the second leg of their back-to-back set is quite extensive, and with Brandon Williams (illness) also doubtful, Dallas could turn to Max Christie, Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas. Cooper Flagg should shoulder a heavy offensive workload.

Williams has been a consistent source of offense off the bench for Dallas, and his absence would open up plenty of minutes in the backcourt. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and John Poulakidas should all take on extra minutes if Williams is out.