Monta Ellis was injured in yesterday's practice and will not be available for the next two games:
Per Carlisle, Monta sustained a left knee sprain during yesterday's practice & will not play the next two games.
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) October 10, 2014
Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be serious enough to sound any alarm bells.
Mavs G Monta Ellis will miss at least next 2 preseason games with sprained left knee. Carlisle says it's not serious.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) October 10, 2014
Per Rick Carlisle, the diagnosis showed no structural damage to Monta Ellis' left knee. Officially listed as day-to-day and out 2 games.
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) October 10, 2014
Also, some good news on the Dirk front for Sunday's game:
Per Rick Carlisle, Dirk Nowitzki went through shootaround and is expected to play Sunday vs. the Pacers.
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) October 10, 2014