"The infirmary is filling up for the Mavericks.

They knew their night against Oklahoma City would be tough when they found they would be without 40 percent of their preferred starting lineup and the reigning sixth man of the year.

First, they were without center Brendan Haywood, who sat out because of lower-back tightness.

In addition, Lamar Odom, an important cog at times in the Mavericks' abundant group of reserves, was out with a stomach ailment. He had been sent home before the morning shootaround and did not return."