Luka Doncic is out Thursday vs. the Jazz, despite progress on a calf injury.
But if I'm ready and there's no risk of [aggravating the] injury, I'll be out there." I want to be out there the most time as possible, but like I say, I'm going to see how I feel and we're going to talk to the medical staff. If it's not risk, I don't want to play limited minutes because I'll be nervous. "I think it just shows the trust that he has in us as well. "He is a player that has so much ahead of him in his future, so him being smart about it is key," said Mavs guard Jalen Brunson, whose career-high 41 points keyed the Game 2 win. "We feel like sitting him tonight follows that plan."
At their morning shootaround ahead of Thursday's Game 3, the Dallas Mavericks discussed playing with and without Luka Doncic, defending Donovan Mitchell, ...
“So we have to focus on taking the 3s away — we’ve done it through two games, and we’ve got another opportunity to do it tonight. “Just try to make it hard for him [because] he can do it all — shoot the 3, midrange, get to the rim.” “At any time, he can just have a spurt where he’s just unconscious,” he said. When asked if the Mavs can keep it up, Kidd replied, “We have no choice. “It’s smart — he’s a player that has so much ahead of him in his future. “Just trying to make it hard for him.
The point guard will officially be held out for a third consecutive playoff game, which should lead to increased roles for Spencer Dinwiddie and Jalen Brunson ...
The Mavericks will be without Luka Dončić for Game 3 as he continues to work his way back from a late-season injury, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The three-time All-Star said he was feeling “great” after an individual training session during practice, which should add some level of optimism moving forward despite the unfavorable reports. Tip-off for Thursday night’s Game 3 is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on NBATV. The Mavericks enter Thursday night’s road matchup with the Jazz tied 1–1 following a victory on Monday night.
Andrew Wojnarowski: Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight, sources tell ESPN.Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on ...
Luka Doncic on possibly playing in Game 3: “If there’s going to be risk, I don’t think I’m going to play. But if I don’t feel good, then I’m not going to risk it.” — Luka Doncicpic.twitter.com/4n1vKp2X0N– 7:16 PM Dwain Price@ DwainPrice Jason Kidd, speaking after today’s shootaround, with the latest on Luka’s Game 3 status, “We’ll see how he feels at game time. Luka reportedly out again for Game 3, now we learn that Milwaukee has lost Khris Middleton until at least the second round and Devin Booker is out for a while for Phoenix. No sure things in this crazy year. Luka Doncic on possibly playing in Game 3: “If there’s going to be risk, I don’t think I’m going to play. Jason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic will not play tonight vs. Presumably, we’ll hear the official word on Luka when Jason Kidd has his pregamer in about 30 minutes. Jason Kidd, speaking after today’s shootaround, with the latest on Luka’s Game 3 status, “We’ll see how he feels at game time. Luka reportedly out again for Game 3, now we learn that Milwaukee has lost Khris Middleton until at least the second round and Devin Booker is out for a while for Phoenix. No sure things in this crazy year. Presumably, we’ll hear the official word on Luka when Jason Kidd has his pregamer in about 30 minutes. Jason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic will not play tonight vs. Kidd said Luka is making progress.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic said he wants to play but he knows he cannot rush it. He's officially listed as "questionable" for tonight's playoff game ...
I know it’s only been two games, but I miss it so much," he said. I don't know how but it is. But going step by step I think I'm improving a lot and I'm getting ready.
The Dallas Mavericks were able to stay competitive with the Utah Jazz while Luka Doncic recovered from his calf strain. Now, he's back.
The Mavs were 2-1 vs. In three games played against the Jazz in the regular season, Doncic averaged 30 points, 11 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game while shooting 45.6 percent from the field, 44.4 percent from deep and 80 percent from the free-throw like. The Dallas Mavericks, despite being without superstar Luka Doncic in their first-round playoff series so far due to a calf strain, have managed to stay competitive with the Utah Jazz. After losing a closely-contested Game 1, Jalen Brunson exploded for 41 points in Game 2 to tie the series at 1-1 as the scene shifts to Salt Lake City.
The Mavericks All-Star has missed the first 2 games of Dallas' first-round series against Utah while recovering from a left calf strain.
“We want to have him back and quickly and as healthy as possible. “But obviously we want him back healthy so he stays healthy and helps us because we know he’s our best player.” Doncic said he was “feeling good” and can see improvement in himself from when he first suffered the injury. “He’s doing the work that the medical staff has asked him to do, and there hasn’t been any setback,” Kidd said. “I just miss basketball,” Doncic said. “Today and yesterday I did a little bit.
After being ruled out for Game 3 on Thursday, it appears that Luka Doncic will be back for the Mavs sooner rather than later.
Be that as it may, the Mavs will be cautious in bringing back their cornerstone stud. The Mavs can’t expect Brunson to go on an offensive explosion every single game, though, and they certainly need Luka back as soon as possible. This is great news for the Mavs who desperately need their superstar back.