Mavericks' Christian Wood: Plays just 12 minutes in win
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Wood ended with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block across 12 minutes during Monday's 127-104 win over the Pacers.
Even with Maxi Kleber (hamstring) sidelined, Wood still tied his season low with 12 minutes played. The talented forward has been held under 20 minutes in back-to-back games and has totaled just 15 points during those contests after scoring in double figures in 16 of his previous 17 appearances.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Nears double-double
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Wood closed with 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes during Monday's 112-108 loss to the Grizzlies.
Wood came off the bench for a 17th straight contest, but he logged 29 minutes and finished tied for second on the Mavericks in scoring. The forward also led the team with nine rebounds and six assists, turning in a strong all-around stat line. After seeing his minutes drop mostly into the teens and low 20s through February and early March, Wood is averaging 30.3 minutes over his past three games and contributing 20.0 points, 10.3 boards, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals over that stretch.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Posts well-rounded stat line Friday
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Wood totaled 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and four steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 111-110 win over the Lakers.
Wood came off the bench but trailed only Kyrie Irving (34 minutes) for the most playing time on the team. Wood didn't shoot well from the field but made his mark across multiple categories, leading Dallas in rebounds, assists and steals. His four thefts tied a season high, and the other time he reached that mark also came against the Lakers (on Christmas Day).
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Ends slide with big double-double
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Wood (foot) finished Wednesday's 137-128 overtime win over the Spurs with 28 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block across 28 minutes.
Wood returned from a one-game absence due to a foot injury and took on a central role offensively for Dallas, though it comes with the caveat that Dallas was without both Kyrie Irving (foot) and Luka Doncic (thigh) for the third contest in a row. Irving suggested that his foot injury is worse than he initially anticipated, and while he could be trending toward another absence Friday against the Lakers, the Mavericks may have Doncic available for that contest. If that's the case, Wood likely wouldn't come close to reaching the team-high 39.9 percent usage rate he handled Wednesday, but he should still see enough playing time and touches to bring value in the points, rebounds and field-goal percentage categories. Wood will be a less palatable option once Dallas has both of its two star guards back in the fold.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Good to go Thursday
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Wood (foot) is available for Thursday's game versus the Spurs.
Wood will return to the lineup Thursday after being upgraded from questionable to available with right foot soreness. He is averaging 12.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.6 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Questionable against Spurs
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Wood (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus San Antonio.
Wood is in danger of missing his second straight game Wednesday due to right foot soreness. If the 27-year-old big man is ultimately ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Won't play Monday
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Wood (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Grizzlies.
Wood has been downgraded from questionable to out due to right foot soreness and will join Kyrie Irving (foot) and Luka Doncic (thigh) on the sidelines. Without three of their best offensive players, the Mavericks will have to rely heavily on Jaden Hardy and Tim Hardaway to create plays versus Memphis.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Questionable Monday
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Wood (right foot soreness) is questionable for Monday's matchup with Memphis.
Wood is a late addition to the injury report with some soreness in his right foot, so there's a chance he'll be joining Kyrie Irving (foot) and Luka Doncic (thigh) on the sidelines Monday night. He'll test his foot again while going through his pregame routine, so Wood will essentially be a game-time call. If he's not able to give it a go, his minutes would be divvied up amongst Davis Bertans, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Grabs team-high eight boards
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Wood notched 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 loss to the Pelicans.
Wood's best quarter came in the second, scoring nine points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor to go along with four rebounds. He took only three shots in the second half, making two of them for another six points while also being charged with four personal fouls in the fourth quarter alone. The 6-foot-9 forward finished with a team-high eight rebounds, though just three came in the second half. Wood is averaging just 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game to start this month.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Lackluster production in win
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Wood chipped in seven points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 win over the Jazz.
Wood snapped a nine-game double-double scoring streak with a lackluster offensive performance Tuesday. However, he somewhat salvaged his production with two blocks, marking his 16th game with multiple swats. Wood could see a larger offensive workload Wednesday with Maxi Kleber (hamstring) and Reggie Bullock (quad) sidelined for the second half of Dallas' back-to-back set.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Strong showing off bench
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Wood recorded 17 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 130-126 loss to Phoenix.
The 27-year-old is adjusting well to his new role as a source of bench scoring behind the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Wood has scored in double digits in nine straight games since the Irving trade, averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 boards, 1.6 threes and 1.3 assists in only 19 minutes a game as part of the second unit.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Fifth straight in double figures
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Wood had 16 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Thursday's 142-116 victory over the Spurs.
Wood's offensive aggressiveness paid off and earned him nine trips to the free-throw line, his fifth most this season. He took advantage of those opportunities and extended his double-digit scoring streak to five games. During that stretch, the talented big man has averaged 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 19.4 minutes per game. Wood's production has dropped a bit since moving to a bench role, but he still provides solid all-around production and remains a solid fantasy option during the stretch run.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Active Wednesday
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Wood (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Nuggets.
Wood was initially tabbed questionable with a non-COVID illness, but he will give it a go Wednesday. He has seen a diminished workload in his last five appearances after missing eight games with a thumb injury, averaging just 17.6 minutes. Despite the limited minutes, Wood managed to put up 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists across that span and was able to play 23 minutes last time out.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Questionable against Denver
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Wood is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness.
Wood's potential absence would likely result in increased playing time for Dwight Powell and JaVale McGee. If he's ultimately ruled out, his next chance to suit would be after the All-Star break versus the Spurs on Feb. 23.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Posts strong scoring performance
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Wood notched 24 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 124-121 loss to Minnesota.
Wood continues to ease his way back into action from a thumb injury, and he put together his most impressive performance since his return. He shot the basketball with efficiency from the field, and his shot volume has been there over his last three appearances (10 or more attempts from the field in each game). It's also a reassuring sign that Wood continues to see an increase in playing time as he gets back up to game speed.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Modest production in return
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Wood (thumb) registered six points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes during Monday's 124-111 win over the Jazz.
After missing Dallas' past eight games due to a fractured left thumb, Wood was cleared to play Monday, but head coach Jason Kidd chose to ease him back in with a limited role off the bench. Wood's playing time should pick up in the games to come, but the Mavericks' addition of Kyrie Irving to the roster is expected to affect Wood's usage on the offensive end moving forward. Though Wood remains a must-roster player across just about every format, his fantasy value may have already hit its peak this season now that Irving is locked in as the clear No. 2 option for the Mavericks behind Luka Doncic (heel).
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Shifts to bench
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Wood (thumb) will play off the bench Monday against the Jazz.
The Mavericks will bring Wood off the bench in his first action since Jan. 18. He's missed the last eight contests while recovering from a fractured left thumb. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the team monitor Wood's minutes closely, especially if the contest gets out of hand early.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Good to go Monday
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Wood (thumb) has been upgraded to available for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Wood missed Dallas' last eight games with a fractured left thumb and is still dealing with some bruising, but it won't be anything that prevents him from playing for the first time since Jan. 18, per Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News. The Mavericks are missing Luka Doncic (heel), and Kyrie Irving won't be ready to make his team debut until Wednesday, so Wood could be in store for heavy usage in his return to action.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Questionable Monday
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Wood (thumb) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Wood has missed the last eight games due to a fractured left thumb, but the Mavericks hope he'll be able to return Monday against Utah or Wednesday against the Clippers. If he's available Monday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction.
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Mavericks' Christian Wood: Won't play Saturday
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Wood (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Golden State.
Wood was considered unlikely to play Saturday, but the Mavericks are optimistic that he'll be available Monday against the Jazz or Wednesday against the Clippers. He's been progressing in his recovery from a fractured left thumb recently, as he was fully cleared for practice Thursday before participating in a post-practice scrimmage Friday. Dwight Powell should continue to see increased run Saturday, but Wood's return appears to be imminent.
