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Lively out two weeks with sprained right knee

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping backup center Dereck Lively II will be back on the court in time before the playoffs start, but

will likely be out at least two weeks, according to coach Jason Kidd.

Lively, 20, hasn’t played since suffering a sprained right knee during this past Sunday’s game in Houston. And right now he’s getting around on crutches.

Asked when can he expect Lively to be back on the floor, Kidd said: “That one is two weeks away. We can only hope that age is a factor and that he heals quickly.