The Mavericks have a new set of injuries to monitor.
Guard Brandon Williams (right leg contusion) was ruled out after the first half of Saturday’s game against the Rockets. Forward P.J. Washington was later ruled out with a head contusion in the fourth quarter.
Williams went down with what appeared to be a knee injury in the first half of Saturday’s game. Williams fell to the court after Rockets guard Reed Sheppard collided with his right leg.
Williams limped off the court and was briefly evaluated on the bench before he went back to the locker room. He didn’t return to the game before the first half ended.
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Shortly after halftime, the Mavericks announced that Williams was done for the night.
Brandon Williams (right lower leg contusion) will not return to tonight’s game against the Rockets.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) February 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Washington went back to the locker room after taking an elbow from teammate Naji Marshall. Washington sat on the bench for a brief period, but was rubbing his forehead before he walked back to the locker room.
The Mavericks announced that Washington was done for the game with a little over three minutes left in regulation.
Williams got out to a hot start Saturday, posting 13 points in the first quarter. He hit two 3-pointers before his injury exit.
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