" Marion's absence will be short: Shawn Marion missed Sunday's game because of a sprained right wrist, but said he doesn't expect to miss any more game action.

The Mavericks have three days off before playing Thursday against Minnesota, which should help Marion's recovery. He suffered the injury in a fluke manner Friday against San Antonio.

"I went to try to block Tony Parker's shot and ended up hitting Roddy's hand," he said, referring to Roddy Beaubois. "But it's OK. It's better. I'll be all right come the next game. It had a little swelling in it. So I'm wearing this.""