DALLAS MAVERICKS PLAYER NEWS

Gafford totaled two points (0-1 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Rockets.

Washington ended with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Rockets.

Irving registered 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to Houston.

Howard (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Martin (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Biberovic (heel) is out for Friday's game against Indiana.

Lively (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Marshall notched 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Rockets.

Sasser supplied 17 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Rockets.

Risacher ended Wednesday's 128-110 loss to Houston with four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and five steals over 27 minutes.

Christie racked up five points (2-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to Houston.

Flagg closed Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Rockets with 32 points (10-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 33 minutes.

Risacher won't start in Wednesday's game against Houston.

Christie will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Howard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Clayton signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Howard (calf) is now doubtful for Wednesday against the Rockets.

Howard (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Martin is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets with a sprained right thumb.

Biberovic (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Houston.

Howard (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets.

Lively (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Houston.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Biberovic (heel) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Rockets, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Christie (foot) will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Aldama (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Houston, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Aldama (knee) remains without a timetable to return, and head coach Dusty May said he "doesn't know yet" if the forward will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.