Check back here for the latest updates and highlights from this matchup between the Lakers and Mavericks. Mavericks: Dwight Powell (right hip strain) and P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain) are questionable.

The veteran big man is being brought slowly into the fold for the Mavericks, even though the team needs big bodies, which means he could get held out Thursday against Charlotte.

Powell (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports. Powell will return from a 16-game absence Tuesday due to a right hip strain. The big man will likely operate under a minutes restriction,

Powell (hip) has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Powell was previously listed as doubtful for this contest and has been sidelined since Jan. 17. With how thin the Mavericks are in the frontcourt,

Unlikely to play Tuesday

Officially ruled out

Dallas remains without P.J. Washington, Dwight Powell, Caleb Martin, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford.

Jason Kidd provided an update on Anthony Davis before Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets, who has been going through pre-game workouts recently.

The Indiana Pacers found their backup center in Thomas Bryant, but a different option is finding success with the Dallas Mavericks.

PJ Washington received an important injury update ahead of the Mavericks' game against the Hornets on Thursday night.

The Dallas Mavericks let the Charlotte Hornets hang around a little too long, considering they were missing LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and a lot of other key pieces. But Dallas won 103-96, getting back on track after losing two straight on the West Coast earlier in the week.