Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight vs Clippers? Mavericks Star’s Injury Report Leaves Doubt in Franchise’s Mind

Luka Doncic is more valuable to the Dallas Mavericks’ roster right now than perhaps any other player is to any roster across the league. If that is enough to finally win him MVP this season, all the better.

However, it also has another meaning, it is not one Mavericks fans are going to be too happy about. It means that this team just can’t do without him. And there isn’t any bigger evidence of that fact, than the drubbing this team received at OKC, losing 109-120.

To be clear here, the Thunder are a lottery team, while the Mavericks are pushing to win now. But without Luka Doncic, it all comes crumbling down.

Simply put, whether or not the Slovenian plays the next game is of tantamount importance, especially given that it’s against the Clippers.

And that is exactly what we’re here to answer.

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What is Luka Doncic’s health looking like ahead of the big game against the Clippers?

Luka Doncic has been suffering from an ankle injury for quite a while now, leaving fans more than a little worried.

This is the kind of injury that can soon turn into a long-term affair. LeBron James stands as a scary example of it, as the man struggles with an injury from 2 years ago to this day.

So, how is Doncic doing now?

After dropping a 60/21/10 triple-double, Luka Doncic says he needs a “recovery beer”. Built different. pic.twitter.com/MjXFvtZSDs

— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) December 28, 2022

According to ESPN, the man is questionable for the game against the Clippers. So, in other words, it is quite possible he will play.

However, it also means he hasn’t completely healed up just yet.

With that, the Mavericks have a decision to make.

Do they want to risk their young star’s health permanently for just a regular-season game? Or would they rather play it safe, keeping Luka Doncic away from any potential harm?

Admittedly, we think the franchise would be better off resting the man just a few more games.

 

What has Luka Doncic been averaging this season?

Luka Doncic is averaging 34 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game while shooting 49.9% from the field, and 35.5% from beyond the arc.

He is also shooting 74.2% from the charity stripe, on an astounding 11.3 attempts per game.

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