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Mavericks' Nerlens Noel: Expected to play Wednesday vs. Wizards

Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Noel (knee) to play Wednesday against the Wizards, Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

Noel has been sidelined with left knee soreness over the past three games, but after participating in the Mavs' morning shootaround, it looks like he'll be good to go for the contest. Though the Mavericks could have an opening in the starting lineup with Wesley Matthews (calf) a game-time decision, Noel isn't a lock to enter the starting five, as Dorian Finney-Smith could end up getting the call. In any event, Noel should still be in store for a decent-sized role off the bench, cutting mostly into the playing time of Dwight Powell and Salah Mejri.

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