The team had just nine healthy players active on Sunday and saw that number drop to eight in the ... and 11 rebounds in 35 ...

That number could reach as many as 10 ... Two-way players are allowed be active for 50 NBA games and the Mavericks have nearly exhausted the availability of their emergency options.

A number of fans were ejected as security converged ... to outrebound the injury depleted Mavericks 50-33. “I’m glad it worked out,” Sabonis said. “Coach just went with it.