Spurs' Pau Gasol: Will sit out Friday vs. Mavericks

Gasol has been ruled out for Friday's tilt with the Mavericks for rest.

Analysis:

Gasol joins a long list of veterans getting the night off, as the Spurs look to get guys some added rest in the first night of a back-to-back set. With Gasol out, Dewayne Dedmon should get the bulk of the work at center, with David Lee likely operating as the top reserve at the position. Look for Gasol to rejoin the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Clippers.