Here is the fact, looks like Luka Doncic has sustained a calf injury. A medical exam revealed a Grade-3 calf strain, which would require multiple months of recovery.
Doncic did not return to practice until Tuesday when he rode an exercise bike.
The Mavericks do not expect Doncic to miss the remainder of the playoffs.
But a grade three injury could be a bigger problem for the rookie.
If the Mavericks aren’t ready to risk Doncic’s health, they’ll likely rest him for the final game of the regular season.
Typically, star players sit out the last game of the regular season, especially if they’re headed into the playoffs.
Luka Doncic Calf Injury
Rest will keep them healthy and prevent injury. Doncic, however, wanted to play because Dallas was battling for the third seed in the Western Conference.
A win against the Pelicans on Sunday would have put the Mavericks in a position to move into third, but the Warriors beat them instead.
MRI results showed that Luka Doncic suffered a calf sprain in his left leg. He was expected to miss Game 1 of the Mavericks’ first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz.
The team hasn’t provided a timeline for his return, but Doncic’s absence could be detrimental to the Mavericks’ playoff hopes.
But the Dallas Mavericks have been patient enough to wait until their star point guard returns to the court.
