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Dorian Finney-Smith Ruled Out For Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith will not play Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, per Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News.

Finney-Smith twisted his ankle in the third quarter of Saturday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He finished the game, but the injury is still bothering him.

Finney-Smith is averaging 9.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game this season, and is an important piece to the Mavericks' success. He brings a lot of toughness and defense to the team.

Josh Green is expected to start in Finney-Smith's place against the Kings. Green has been playing well lately, and is averaging 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in his last five starts.

Finney-Smith is expected to miss a few games, so Green should have a chance to continue to prove himself in the starting lineup.

Fantasy Basketball Impact

Finney-Smith’s absence is a big blow to the Mavericks, and he should be considered out for fantasy lineups on Monday. Green is a good replacement for Finney-Smith in DFS, and should be able to provide similar production.

Green is not a long-term add in most fantasy leagues, but he could be a good streaming option while Finney-Smith is out.