Overview
- After a pregame upgrade to doubtful, Anthony Davis was ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.
- Davis is dealing with a left calf strain suffered on Oct. 29 against Indiana and will miss a fourth straight contest.
- Head coach Jason Kidd said Davis is ramping up in practice and remains on a day-to-day timetable.
- Dereck Lively II remains sidelined with a right knee sprain but has resumed on-court work, with a potential return targeted for next week.
- Dallas is 2-6 and short on frontcourt depth, leaning on Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington with Dwight Powell also in the mix.