The Dallas Mavericks hit a tough patch during their Christmas Day showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic was on fire, scoring 14 points, delivering two assists, and grabbing five rebounds in just 16 minutes. However, he suffered a left calf strain and had to exit the game. Unfortunately, the Mavericks lost the match 99-105.
This injury kept Doncic on the sidelines, causing him to miss 10 consecutive games. However, recent news has emerged regarding the Slovenian basketball player’s injury status, revealing a potential timeline for Doncic’s return.
TNT’s sideline reporter Jared Greenberg recently reported that the Mavericks are optimistic about Doncic returning to the court before the All-Star break. However, the team has announced that he will not be re-evaluated until late January. The All-Star break is scheduled for February 14-16.
REPORT: The Mavericks are confident Luka Doncic will return before the All-Star break, per @JaredSGreenberg.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 15, 2025
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Luka Doncic has played in 22 of the 40 games the Mavericks have had so far this season. Before his injury, he was averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. Fans are eagerly anticipating his return to the court
Kyrie Irving Talks About His Relationship With Luka Doncic
On February 6, 2023, the Brooklyn Nets made a significant move by trading Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris to the Dallas Mavericks. In exchange, they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a first-round pick in 2029, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029.
This trade was pivotal, pairing Irving with Doncic and forming a dynamic duo on the court. Their collaboration had a notable influence throughout the 2023-24 NBA season, propelling the team to the NBA Finals. As the 2024-25 NBA season unfolded, their connection grew stronger. Recently, Irving shared insights about his relationship with Doncic in an interview, emphasizing how their teamwork has evolved.
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“Does he ever annoy me? Yeah people get annoying. He’s not the only person that annoys me, I annoy him too. We just spend a lot of time off the court just enjoying each other’s presence. Our families getting to know each other. We annoy each other when the wine gets going, start telling jokes, and he starts bringing up how he beat me when I was in Brooklyn, and just all the extra memories and stuff like that. Annoying is part of friendship and part of brotherhood, so I’m not mad at it,” Irving said.
Kyrie Irving when asked about Luka Doncic:
— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) January 15, 2025
“Does he ever annoy me? Yeah people get annoying. He’s not the only person that annoys me, I annoy him too. We just spend a lot of time off the court just enjoying each other’s presence. Our families getting to know each other. We annoy… pic.twitter.com/69FbkdhFJV
The Mavericks currently hold the sixth position in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 22 wins and 18 losses for the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Their next game will be against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.
