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News: Luka Doncic was spotted icing his knee during a live TV interview after the Mavericks’ win, raising concerns about his injury status
Star player Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is out due to injury during the Western Conference Finals.
Doncic has missed the entire Mavericks postseason run due to injuries to his left ankle and right knee.
Because of his serious injuries, Doncic was listed as probable for Game Two in the injury report. He did play in that game, helping the Mavericks win their second straight WCF game.
Doncic, on the other hand, has been limited and rises cautiously from every blow to the ground. However, he is a fierce competitor who won’t miss a game and won’t expect his injuries to heal until the end of the season.
“I don’t think it’s going to get better before I get some rest,” he stated. It’s a large number of minutes.
perhaps in the summer.” Doncic’s play isn’t being affected by the injuries either; in the postseason, he’s averaging 27.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game. With the game moving to Dallas, the Mavericks currently lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-0 in the series.
Doncic had 32 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds in the game, his eight career postseason triple-double.
“As you’ve seen with Luka, he loves that stage. He doesn’t run from it,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said.
“I thought he was great the whole game, keeping guys together, his energy.”
Even with the Mavericks up 2-0, Doncic wants to make sure his team doesn’t get off the gas pedal.
First to four. Nothing’s won,” Doncic said.
“You’ve just got to think about next game — not in the future, just this game.”
