Dallas Mavericks provide an update on PJ Washington’s status for the next game against OKC Thunder.
The Dallas Mavericks have designated PJ Washington as questionable due to an illness before of their NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to the game, Jason Kidd spoke with the media to clarify Washington’s position.
Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Mavericks and Thunder are no strangers; they met in the NBA Playoffs last year, with the Mavericks ending the Thunder’s season. Dallas defeated Oklahoma City in six games, thanks in large part to PJ Washington’s outstanding performance throughout the series.
The Dallas Mavericks just released an injury report before of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and player Washington was listed as questionable due to an illness that affected numerous players of the Mavericks club. His status is critical for this game, since Washington consistently provides his best performances against the Bricktown ballers.
This season, Washington averages 12.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 steals per game while shooting 45 percent from the field, 36 percent from beyond the arc, and 76 percent from the charity line.
In the teams’ only meeting this season, the Kentucky product put on a tremendous performance, scoring 27 points, getting 17 rebounds, delivering two assists, and recording a block against the Thunder. Washington delivered a remarkable effort, going 10-for-10 at the free throw line and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, continuing his impressive streak.
Throughout his career, Washington has played 13 games versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
Before the start of Tuesday’s game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd clarified Washington’s injury status. The Mavericks have confirmed that star forward will not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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