Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Gets garbage-time run in Game 4
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Prosper posted zero points (0-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist in five minutes Friday in the Mavericks' 122-84 win over the Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Prosper sprained his ankle in a practice prior to Game 4 of the Mavericks' first-round series with the Clippers and had been sidelined for multiple weeks before being cleared to play ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He didn't see any action in either of the first three games of the series, but with Friday's contest turning into a rout by the end of the third quarter, Prosper was able to make his NBA Finals debut in garbage time.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Available for Game 1 of Finals
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Prosper (ankle) is available for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Celtics on Thursday.
Prosper used the break between the Conference Finals and the NBA Finals to recover from his injury, and he's ready to step on the hardwood for the first time since April 21. He's logged just one minute this postseason, so he's not expected to play a prominent role in the series.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Upgraded to questionable
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Prosper (ankle) is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Thursday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Prosper has been ruled out ahead of every postseason game thus far, so his upgrade to questionable is noteworthy. While he's unlikely to play a significant role in the NBA Finals, the rookie could be another body to throw at Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as Prosper's 6-foot-7 frame allows him to wreak havoc defensively.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Still sidelined for Game 5
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota on Thursday.
Prosper continues to deal with an ankle injury and will be unavailable for a 16th consecutive game. It's unclear when he'll be able to return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Remains out for Game 4
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Prosper (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
This will be the 15th straight game on the shelf for Prosper. He's yet to be cleared to practice and remains without a timetable for a return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Won't play Sunday
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
This will be the 14th straight game on the sidelines for Prosper, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Sitting out Game 2
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Prosper hasn't been available since Game 3 of the Mavericks' first-round series with the Clippers after spraining his left ankle in a practice leading up to that contest. The rookie first-round pick hadn't been a regular part of the rotation during the regular season, so his continued absence should go largely unnoticed.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Another absence coming
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Prosper (ankle) is out for Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.
Prosper's absence streak will extend to 12 games Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. There is no timetable for the rookie forward's return.
Prosper (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 6 against the Thunder.
Prosper has yet to suit up this postseason while dealing with a left ankle sprain. While it is unclear when the rookie forward will return to action, it seems unlikely he will receive significant playing time even when available.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out for Game 5
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Thunder.
Prosper has missed ten straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday, but even if he gets the green light, the rookie is unlikely to feature in Dallas' postseason rotation.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Won't play Monday
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.
Prosper has missed nine straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Wednesday.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Another absence coming
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Prosper (ankle) is out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Thunder.
Prosper will miss his eighth straight contest Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward's absence won't impact Dallas' rotation.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Still out for Game 2
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Prosper (ankle) will remain out for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with the Thunder.
Prosper has seen action in just one postseason game to date, making a one-minute cameo in garbage time of the Mavericks' Game 1 win over the Clippers in the first round. He hasn't played since due to a left ankle sprain, but the rookie wouldn't be included in head coach Jason Kidd's rotation even if he were healthy.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Remains out for Game 1
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Game 1 against the Thunder on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
This will be the fifth game in a row on the shelf for Prosper, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Still sidelined
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Friday's Game 6 against the Clippers.
Prosper's absence streak will extend to four games Friday due to a. left ankle sprain. However, the rookie forward is unlikely to be a significant factor in Dallas' playoff rotation when healthy.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Remains out
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Prosper will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain. He played only one minute during Game 1 and didn't see the court in Game 2, so his prolonged absence hasn't impacted Dallas' rotation.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out for Game 4
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the Clippers.
Prosper will sit out for a second straight game Sunday. He's not typically in the rotation for Dallas, so his absence shouldn't affect how the minutes are distributed to any other Mavericks players.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Won't play Friday
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Prosper is out for Friday's Game 3 against the Clippers due to an ankle sprain he suffered in Thursday's practice, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Prosper's absence shouldn't significantly affect Dallas' playoff rotation. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Game 4 on Sunday.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Back to bench
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Prosper won't start Game 1 of the opening-round series against the Clippers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Dallas resting its regulars, Prosper drew a spot start during the regular-season finale and posted 15 points (5-14 FG) and eight rebounds in 37 minutes during a loss to the Thunder. The Mavericks are at full strength to start the postseason, so the rookie isn't guaranteed playing time.
