The Mavericks will have to close out their latest back-to-back without another star player. Klay Thompson (left foot plantar fascia) is out for Monday night’s meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas has already played a few games without Luka Doncic, who is recovering from a wrist injury.

The Dallas Mavericks enter the second night of a back-to-back against the Atlanta Hawks already without Luka Doncic. Klay Thompson was added to their injury report on Monday morning with plantar fascia, while Kyrie Irving (illness) and Quentin Grimes (illness) were added later in the day.

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for a critical showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, looking to bounce back from an overtime loss to the Miami Heat. With momentum hanging in the balance, the Mavs face an additional challenge as a new injury to one of their stars threatens to complicate their recovery efforts.