Mavs Injury Update: Doncic Out With Calf Strain
Latest News and Analysis on Injured Dallas Mavericks Players
Doncic sidelined with calf strain
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is expected to miss multiple games with a calf strain, head coach Jason Kidd announced after the team's first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic suffered the injury in Game 3 of the series, and despite playing through pain, his production was limited in subsequent games.
Other injuries on the Mavs roster
In addition to Doncic, the Mavericks have several other players dealing with injuries. Dorian Finney-Smith has been out with a hip injury since January, while Josh Green has been battling a heel injury. Maxi Kleber (hamstring) and Dwight Powell (foot) have also missed significant time this season.
Impact on the team
The Mavericks will need to find a way to cope without Doncic, who is their leading scorer and playmaker. Spencer Dinwiddie and Tim Hardaway Jr. are likely to see increased roles in his absence, while Jaden Hardy could also get some additional minutes at shooting guard. The team will need to rely on its depth and chemistry to make up for Doncic's absence.
Timeline for recovery
The severity of Doncic's injury is not yet known, but calf strains typically take several weeks to heal. The Mavericks are hopeful that he will be back in time for the start of next season, but it is too early to say for sure.
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