Luka Doncic received an injury update as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to battle the Boston Celtics in what promises to be a competitive game.
The Dallas Mavericks have gone 1-2 on their current road trip, most recently defeating the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 136-125. Dallas is set to complete their four-game road trip on Friday in a clash with the Boston Celtics. Boston will present a challenge for Luka Doncic and Dallas to say the least, as they currently hold the NBA’s best record.
Doncic is also dealing with injury concerns. The Mavs star is battling a left-ankle sprain as well as a broken nose. So is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs. the Celtics?
Doncic was originally listed as questionable as he battles the aforementioned ankle and nose injuries, via the NBA Injury Report. However, Doncic has been upgraded to available, per Mavs PR on X (formerly Twitter).
Friday’s game is expected to be a competitive affair. The Celtics are the favorite, but Dallas will not back down. Of course, Doncic’s availability will go a long way into determining the outcome of the contest.
The Celtics-Mavericks game also presents Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum with opportunities to strengthen their respective MVP cases. Leading their teams to a victory over another MVP candidate on a contending team may be taken into account by voters at the end of the season.
Doncic was overlooked in the MVP conversation early during the 2023-24 campaign. His consistent excellence on the floor has led to people taking notice over the past few weeks, however. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd dropped an honest assessment of Luka’s MVP chances last Saturday at practice.
