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On YouTubeDallas Mavericks News / Mavs.com / May 31
Lively’s teammates want him to think, act and play like a veteran 
MINNEAPOLIS – He may be an NBA rookie on paper. But the last thing Dereck Lively II’s teammates want him to do is think, act and play like he’s an impressionable rookie.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 31
Mavericks rookie makes incredible NBA postseason history
His impact was evident during the Mavericks' rout of the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
Duke Basketball Flexes NBA Finals Presence With One Post
No matter what, at least one Duke basketball product will be a 2024 NBA champion as a player. And regardless of who does or doesn't shine between the Duke
Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / May 31
Cameras catch Luka Doncic’s classy ‘MVP’ gesture to Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II after Game 5
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after getting past the Minnesota Timberwolves in five Western Conference Finals games.
Dereck Lively II News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31
Mavericks rookie completes wild playoff feat never done in history
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was quite literally perfect throughout the Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / The Predictors / 26 minutes ago
Mavericks blow out Timberwolves by 21, advance to NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks are going to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011 after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves by 21 in a game that was not close from the start.
NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 30
Mavericks fans go after Naz Reid after scary Game 5 flagrant foul on Dereck Lively II
The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after routing the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Dallas fans are still feeling upset at Minnesota’s Naz Reid after a flagrant foul on Dereck Lively II.
Dallas Mavericks News / 5 GOATs / May 30
Dallas Mavericks give injury updates for Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II ahead of Game 5 vs. Timberwolves
The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to close out their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. But the Timberwolves have new hope after they escaped Game 4 with a victory in Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 30
Mavericks getting major player back from injury for Game 5
The Dallas Mavericks will have a little help as they try to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30
Five reasons why Mavericks will beat Celtics in NBA Finals
Luka Doncic and the playoff-tested Mavericks are positioned to prevent Boston from hanging banner No. 18.
Dereck Lively II News / Hoops Rumors / 14 hours ago
Mavs' Dereck Lively listed as questionable for Game 5
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively is listed as questionable to play Thursday in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / FanNation Blue Devil Country / May 30
Encouraging Sign for Duke Basketball Pro Dereck Lively II
At 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks, featuring Luka Doncic and 2010-11 Duke basketball one-and-done Kyrie Irving, look to bounce back from Tuesday night's 105-100 Game 4 home loss by closing out their Western Conference Finals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.
Dallas Mavericks News / Sporting News / May 30
Is Dereck Lively II playing tonight? Latest neck injury update on Mavericks center for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves
Dereck Lively II missed Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals with a neck sprain. Will he be available for the Mavericks in Game 5?
Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on FanNation / May 29
Key Dallas Mavericks Player Could Miss Game 5 Against Timberwolves
On Thursday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. For the game, the Mavs could remain without one of their best players, as rookie Dereck Lively II is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Mavericks provide notable status update on star rookie ahead of Game 5
The 20-year-old has been a big-impact player for Dallas as a rookie this season.
Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / May 28
Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II playing vs. Timberwolves? Latest Game 4 injury update
The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to finish the job in the 2024 Western Conference finals as soon as this Tuesday when they play the Minnesota Timberwolves for the fourth game of their series.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 27
Mavericks standout rookie to miss Game 4 vs. Timberwolves
The Mavericks won’t have their outstanding rookie center for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, but they could get another veteran big man back in action.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / May 27
Report: Initial tests OK for Mavs' Dereck Lively II (neck)
Initial tests "returned OK" for Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II after he left Sunday night's game with a neck strain, ESPN reported Monday. The rookie's availability remains unclear for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, per the report.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27
Report offers update on Dereck Lively’s neck injury
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II suffered a frightening injury during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night, and his status going forward remains in question.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 26
Mavs big man suffers neck sprain after knee to head
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively departed Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night with what the team labeled a neck sprain. Lively was injured during the second quarter when he fell backward in the lane and was inadvertently kneed in the head by Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Mavericks rookie takes brutal knee to the head in Game 3
Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively on Sunday entered concussion protocol after taking a huge blow to the head during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Watch: Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively can’t miss in Game 3
Nobody’s perfect. Except Dereck Lively II in the Western Conference Finals. Lively still hasn’t missed through 13 quarters, shooting 3-for-3 in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
Three stars from Friday's NBA playoffs
Here are three stars from a wild Friday night of NBA playoff action.
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