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Mavericks aren’t ruling Maxi Kleber injury return out in playoffs

DALLAS — Maxi Kleber is slowly taking steps toward a potential injury return in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Kleber has already been ruled out with a shoulder injury for Game 6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder-Dallas Mavericks series, but he may be able to return at some point in the playoffs if the Mavs advance.

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Key Dallas Mavericks Player Reportedly Could Miss Remainder Of NBA Playoffs

On Tuesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Oklahoma City Thunder (in Oklahoma) for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Maxi Kleber has been ruled out, as the Mavs announced that the veteran-forward would be re-evaluated in three weeks following an injury that he suffered in the first round.

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Dereck Lively II is the key to beating the Oklahoma City Thunder

The rookie big man faces his toughest task yet with Maxi Kleber out for the series When Maxi Kleber came crashing down to the floor on Friday night, you could feel the collective panic set in throughout the DFW area.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 6

How Dallas Will Adjust Its Lineup Against the OKC Thunder in Maxi Kleber's Absence

After defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks will now take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Dallas Mavericks News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / May 5

Dallas Mavericks Embrace 'Next Man Up' Without Maxi Kleber Against OKC Thunder

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have been dealt a significant blow with the loss of Maxi Kleber, who will miss the Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right shoulder AC joint separation.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / May 5

Mavericks F Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out at least 3 weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined at least three weeks after sustaining an AC joint separation to his right shoulder, the team announced Sunday.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 5

OKC Thunder: Maxi Kleber Injury Could Hamper Mavericks in Second Round

A hard fall on Friday could have a significant impact on the second round. As the Dallas Mavericks put away the LA Clippers in Game 6 of their first-round series, they also may have suffered a tough loss.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / May 4

Dallas Mavericks Key Role Player Could Miss Rest of Postseason

According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, Dallas Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber suffered a “third degree dislocation of the AC joint” in his shoulder during the team’s Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Mavs Receive Brutal Injury News Before Facing Thunder

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will miss the remainder of the NBA postseason indefinitely due to a severe shoulder injury. He suffered a third-degree dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder during Friday’s Game 6 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reports: Mavericks F Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out indefinitely

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a dislocated right shoulder during Friday night's series-clinching victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, according to published reports Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Mavericks lose key player for 'significant period of time'

The remainder of the Dallas Mavericks’ playoff run will likely have to come without one important frontcourt piece.

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Mavs big man to undergo MRI on injured shoulder

Maxi Kleber is undergoing an MRI to assess the severity of the right shoulder sprain he suffered in Friday’s Game 6 win over the Clippers.

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Key Dallas Mavericks Bench Piece Suffers Injury, Leaves Game 6 Against Clippers

Maxi Kleber, a key member of the Mavericks' bench, left Game 6 early in the second quarter after taking a hard and scary fall on a shot attempt. Kleber got the ball in transition but Amir Coffey was waiting and couldn't decide on whether to take a charge or brace for the foul as he caught Kleber in the chest, resulting in the fall.

Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Mavericks’ Maxi Kleber exits Game 6 vs. Clippers with shoulder injury

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber exited the team’s Game 6 clash against the Los Angeles Clippers with a right shoulder sprain. The injury occurred after Kleber fell to the ground following a shooting foul.

Dallas Mavericks News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / May 2

Maxi Kleber Delivers 'Beautiful Game' for Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 Win vs. Clippers

LOS ANGELES — Maxi Kleber, the Dallas Mavericks' versatile forward who can slide over to being a small ball, stepped up on Thursday, contributing significantly to a 123-93 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2

Mavericks use big third quarter to pull away from Clippers in Game 5

A 10-point halftime deficit was far from insurmountable for the Clippers, but by the time the third quarter ended, they had found themselves in a 20 point hole.

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