The Dallas Mavericks will likely be without center Brendan Haywood for Game 5 of the NBA Finals Thursday against the Miami Heat.Haywood injured his hip in Game 3 and was considered a game-time decision for Game 4. He dressed despite not being at full strength and played just three minutes.Haywood will be reevaluated prior to tipoff Thursday night, but isn't expected to be in the lineup.The Mavericks and Heat are tied 2-2 in the best-of-seven series, which shifts back to Miami for Games 6 and 7 (if necessary) Sunday and Tuesday night.
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