Mavericks' Williams out, Harris active vs. Bulls
Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams is out, while Devin Harris is active for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bulls, according to Earl K. Sneed of mavs.com.
Williams missed Wednesday's 119-118 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets with a hamstring injury, whereas Harris hasn't played in the last three contests.
Rick Carlisle says he hasn't been given a timetable for Deron Williams' strained left hamstring. MRI revealed just a strain. #DALvsCHI
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) December 26, 2015
J.J. Barea excelled as the starting point guard versus Brooklyn, scoring a career-high 32 points and dishing out 11 assists. The nine-year veteran should keep seeing extended playing time if Williams and Harris continue to sit.
Williams has enjoyed a bounce-back season after signing with the Mavericks over the summer. The 31-year-old is averaging 14.8 points and 5.8 assists.
Harris is averaging 7.7 points and 2.2 rebounds.
Dallas has flip-flopped wins and losses over their last six games, a trend they hope to see end against the Bulls.