DALLAS — Dereck Lively II exited Tuesday's Denver Nuggets- Dallas Mavericks game with a right ankle sprain. The Mavs announced before the second quarter that Lively will not return to the game. Lively has played a pivotal role in the Mavs' recent success, and he will unquestionably be missed for the remainder of the game.

Klay Thompson finished his night with eight points, three rebounds and one block while shooting 3/8 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time. Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.