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Pretty sure he can be outfitted with a mask. Bradley Beal is playing with one now. I guess it depends on how serious it is. I would think it shouldn't keep him out very long. They need him.

Most of the time with nose fractures it all depends on how well the person can breathe and the type of fracture sustained. Nasal fractures are unique because the bones require the least amount of force out of all the ones in the face before they're fractured. It can break in several places depending on where the majority of force was sustained.

If Lively requires an open reduction surgical procedure (where the ortho actually has to go in and reset the bones) then he HAS to sit out at the minimum 4-6 weeks. The risk of refracture is too great. 

If Lively just needs to have his bones manually reset, then he MOST LIKELY could return with a face mask. The fact he's already practiced with a face mask makes me optimistic that he can return within the week. The Mavs are being openly vague about the "procedure" Lively needs. But hopefully he's ok. All-Star break is next week which means he might not miss too much time if the worst case scenario happens.