Mavs´ Carlisle has knee surgery, will miss game

26/12/2010 15:54:00

DALLAS (AP) - Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle has undergone minor knee surgery and will miss the team´s next game at Oklahoma City.Mavericks spokeswoman Sarah Melton said Carlisle had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during a five-day Christmas break and was told by doctors not to travel for a few days.Assistant coach Dwane Casey will lead the team Monday night against the Thunder. Casey was in charge for a preseason game against Phoenix in Indian Wells, Calif., when Carlisle stayed home after fainting at practice.Carlisle is expected back on the bench Tuesday night at home against Toronto.