Kyrie Irving Set to Lead Mavericks Road Trip With Luka Dončić Sidelined
Luka Dončić is out with a wrist sprain as the Mavericks face a three-game road trip. Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson step up to lead Dallas in his absence.
DALLAS — After improving to 8-7 using a 132-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks appeared to be getting nearly fully healthy. Luka Dončić returned from a one-game injury absence caused by a right knee contusion and racked up 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
However, the Mavericks announced that an MRI confirmed Dončić sustained a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week. This will sideline him for the team’s three-game road trip that begins in Denver on Friday.
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