Luka Doncic receives worst Christmas present after he exits Mavs game on crutches
Mavs star Luka Doncic suffers a heartbreaking injury during his recent matchup against the Timberwolves on Christmas.
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The Dallas Mavericks have been in top form lately in the Western Conference, with their star man Luka Doncic leading them in attack. However, they most recently played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Regarding this matchup, the Mavs were dealt with numerous unfortunate events. Firstly, they lost to the Timberwolves.
To add salt to the Mavs fans’ wounds, their star player, Doncic, left the game early in the second quarter due to a calf strain. The Mavericks appeared among the best teams in the West going into Christmas. They had won 13 of their previous 16 games. With the Mavericks awaiting an MRI to verify the extent of the injury, Doncic is now anticipated to lose a significant amount of time.
This development has the potential to derail the Mavericks’ season. They are presently the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 19-11 record. The Mavericks expected to move up to No. 2 in the Western Conference. That said, tonight’s defeat plus Doncic’s injury will make it difficult for them to move up the rankings.
Luka Doncic went back to the locker room after an apparent injury on this play. pic.twitter.com/R8xlcLdeHQ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 25, 2024
Doncic overcame a sluggish start and has recently dominated opponents once more. He was averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists this season. He was working his way upward on the MVP ladder. However, his recent injury probably puts an end to both his bid for the honor and his six-year run of being selected to the All-NBA First Team.
Klay Thompson offered his insight into Luka Doncic’s injury
Luka Doncic‘s injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves has been one of the biggest concerns among his teammates. The fans of the Dallas Mavericks are also pondering over an important Luka Doncic injury update from the team. Notably, Doncic’s teammate Klay Thompson shared his views on Doncic’s recent injury to the media.
It sucks, and It’s kind of deflating. We’re lucky to have such a deep roster, and that’s why we can withstand this time without him. We obviously are not the same without Luka in the lineup… We are going to do everything we can to go on a run here without him.
Klay Thompson told the reporters
In addition, as per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Doncic left the game on crutches, signifying a worse outcome for the Mavs. As for Thompson, he is now shooting 42.2% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. In his first season with the Mavs, he is averaging 14.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. It remains to be seen if he can step up in the absence of the Slovenian star.
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