Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II ruled out of Game 3 of Western Conference finals due to neck sprain after being kneed in the head by Karl-Anthony Towns. Lively had been a pivotal player for the Mavs, displaying strong performance during the playoffs.
Lively had an impressive start in the West finals, making his first 13 shots and earning a second-team All-Rookie selection. His absence posed a challenge for Dallas' frontcourt depth, especially after impactful performances in previous games.
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