The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Mavericks are coming off a 129-114 win against the New York Knicks, while the Jazz suffered a 122-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Dallas is aiming to secure a road win in Utah, but Luka Doncic’s injury status is something to watch closely.
Klay Thompson has already been ruled out due to a left foot plantar fascia injury, and Doncic is dealing with a right wrist sprain. Notably, the Mavericks have performed well without Doncic this season, boasting a 4-1 record, though his absence is still felt.
Currently, Dallas holds an 11-8 record for the 2024-25 season and is looking to move further above the .500 mark with a victory on Saturday night.
So, is Luka Doncic expected to play against the Jazz tonight?
Luka Doncic’s injury status vs. Jazz
Doncic is currently marked as doubtful because of his wrist injury, according to the NBA’s injury report. Additionally, Thompson will also be unavailable for Saturday night’s game. Dante Exum (recovering from right wrist surgery) and Brandon Williams (assigned to the G League on a Two-Way contract) will also not play.
Luka Doncic, 25, has participated in 14 games this season, averaging 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He currently has a shooting percentage of 43.5% from the floor and 32.4% from three-point range.
The Mavericks head into Saturday’s game on a two-game winning streak and have won six of their last seven games. However, they did lose a close match to Utah on November 14, falling 115-113. The Mavs are eager to recover from that loss in their upcoming matchup.
The game is set to start at 9:30 PM EST in Utah. As for Luka Doncic’s status for the game against the Jazz, it is still uncertain at this time.
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