Moussa Cisse

Due to injuries, the Mavericks have made two changes to their starting lineup. Cooper Flagg (illness) will miss a game for the first time, with Thompson returning to the starting five. The other change is Lively, who is back after missing Monday's loss to the Timberwolves. His return means Moussa Cisse will head to the bench, but he isn't guaranteed rotation minutes since Daniel Gafford is also available.

Gafford is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Timberwolves for right ankle injury management. While Dereck Lively II is also available, Gafford could remain in the starting lineup. Regardless of which center Jason Kidd decides to start, Moussa Cisse's playing time will decrease after he started on Monday.

Both of Dallas' centers will get the night off as Dallas plays the second leg of a back-to-back set, and both should be back in action for Wednesday's matchup with New York. Moussa Cisse, Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington should be the primary beneficiaries on Monday. Washington is the best option of the trio, though he is not widely available on the waiver wire. Cisse offers streaming appeal for managers in need of boards.

Lively II will return following a nine-game absence, and he should immediately split work with Daniel Gafford at center. With both Lively II and Gafford available, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell will likely see minimal playing time.