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Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) is helped off the court after he received a head injury during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
![Julio Cortez Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) is checked on by teammates after a head injury during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/8192b9a4e93645c68d3e74ce08db29b8/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) is checked on by teammates after a head injury during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)