Daniel Gafford Ruled Out for Saturday's Game Due to Ankle Injury

Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, marking his absence from the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set. The Dallas Mavericks center is managing a right ankle injury. Gafford was initially in line to return to the starting lineup due to Anthony Davis's calf injury, but his own ankle issue prevents him from playing. His next opportunity to return to action will be Monday against the Nuggets. With Gafford, Davis, and Dereck Lively (foot) all sidelined, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are expected to fill in.