Luka Dončić Injury Update: Will Mavericks Superstar Play Against Trail Blazers on Monday?
The Dallas Mavericks submitted their initial injury report for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, offering a new update on Luka Dončić.
DALLAS — After being sidelined for the Dallas Mavericks’ previous two games due to a left heel contusion, Luka Donċič is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers during Monday night’s matchup.
Dončić suffered his injury in the Mavericks’ road victory over the Golden State Warriors. He recorded an incredible 45 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. He’s averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists in 20 games this season.
While the Mavericks lost their first matchup against the LA Clippers in their two-game home mini-series, Kyrie Irving’s return and a highly balanced scoring display with eight double-figure scorers set the tone in Saturday’s victory.
“We have a next-man-up mentality. Injuries or illness don't stop us,” Mavericks center Dereck Lively II said. “Everyone's ready to step up and show what they can do. We stay confident and have each other's backs.”
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