Overview
- Thompson is officially doubtful with a rest designation for Sunday in Cleveland, signaling he is unlikely to play.
- The Cavs game is the first leg of consecutive contests, and reporting links his status to scheduling management rather than a new injury.
- Dallas’ report also notes Daniel Gafford as doubtful with illness, Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II out following surgeries, Caleb Martin probable, and PJ Washington probable with ankle soreness.
- Cleveland lists Jarrett Allen out with right knee tendonitis, with Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. out and Max Strus probable.
- The rematch follows a 138-105 Dallas loss in which rookie Cooper Flagg logged his 25th 20-point game, while Thompson’s season line sits at 11.8 points on 39.2% shooting and 38% from three.