Thompson, Haliburton missing from Mavs-Pacers

Klay Thompson and Tyrese Haliburton were ruled out of Wednesday night’s Mavericks-Pacers game. Also, Dallas coach Jason Kidd said Anthony Davis had a “positive experience” in his most recent 5-on-5 practice with the Legends, but remains a ways away.

Draymond: ‘1-million-percent’ have case for DPOY

After his defensive gem Tuesday night that held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting — the Bucks star’s worst shooting game in the past two seasons — the Warriors’ Draymond Green outlined his case for a second Defensive Player of the Year award.