The Mavericks will have to close out their latest back-to-back without another star player. Klay Thompson (left foot plantar fascia) is out for Monday night’s meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas has already played a few games without Luka Doncic, who is recovering from a wrist injury.

Klay Thompson chose the Mavericks over the Los Angeles Lakers, who also recruited him in free agency, because he believed Dallas provided him the best chance to pursue a fifth championship ring.

Klay Thompson was added to their injury report on Monday morning with plantar fascia, while Kyrie Irving (illness) and Quentin Grimes (illness) were added later in the day. Irving has been upgraded to available for the game,