Dampier 'game-time decision' against Golden State; Tim Thomas out

Published Feb. 7, 2010 at 10:46 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Mavericks practiced this afternoon in San Francisco, preparing for their game Monday night at Golden State. Starting center Erick Dampier didn't practice today and instead rode an exercise bike on the sideline as the team worked out.

Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said that he's "not sure" if Dampier will play against Golden State. After practice, Dampier was on the sideline with his injured left knee heavily wrapped with ice. Carlisle will reevaluate Dampier at the team's morning shoot-around Monday.

"I'll know more Monday. He's probably a game-time decision," Carlisle said. "With the [All-Star] break coming, we just want to make sure we're prudent in how we're handling his situation."

Also, Mavs backup forward Tim Thomas didn't practice Sunday and isn't with the team in San Francisco. Thomas is still out because of personal reasons and won't play Monday night against Golden State, Carlisle said.

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