That nagging injury bug has bitten J.J. Barea three times this season, dangling him in and out of the lineup and costing him significant playing time.
But this time the Dallas Mavericks’ combo guard is hoping he’s back for the duration of the season. At least that’s the plan as Barea will be in uniform and playing when the Mavericks (27-36) host the Brooklyn Nets (11-52) Friday night at 8 at American Airlines Center.
Barea missed the past 20 games after leaving the Jan. 20 contest against the Utah Jazz with a strained left calf.