As if injuries to starters Chandler Parsons and Deron Williams were not enough, the Mavericks will have to play at least the rest of the game against Memphis on Friday night without reserve guard J.J. Barea.

The timing could not be worse as Dallas tries to clinch a playoff spot and Barea played a big role in getting the Mavs into that position.

J.J. Barea back to the locker room area after hitting a pull-up jumper. Didn't bother to go to bench. Straight to locker room. — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) April 9, 2016

J.J. Barea is officially out for the rest of tonight's game. He scored five points. Averaged 24.2 over the previous five. — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) April 9, 2016

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The word for now is that Barea suffered a groin strain and was not able to play through the injury.