The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a surprising position after making a blockbuster mid-season trade. The team is just 3-7 in their last 10 games and on the brink of missing the postseason despite acquiring five-time All-Star Kyrie Irving. Irving was supposed to help balance Dallas’ offense, which relied heavily on superstar Luka Doncic.
He has, but their fit is questionable, and with fewer than 20 games left in the regular season, they may not have enough time to crack the code. Especially with Doncic being injured.
Luka Doncic’ injury status for the Mavericks’ game at the Memphis Grizzlies on March 13th
Doncic is expected to miss the Mavericks game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday with a left thigh strain. The fact that he was ruled out for the game days in advance likely isn’t a good sign. Then again, his team might just be trying to buy their star more time. After all, the Mavericks have some ground to make up in the standings in what is sure to be a chaotic end to a long regular season. They’ll need Doncic at full strength, but will he be?
When will Luka Doncic play?
Doncic is listed as day-to-day, which suggests that he could be back fairly soon. That will depend on how he feels over the next few days, but it seems possible that he won’t miss more than two or three games at the most with his injury. That’s obviously great news for Mavericks fans, who know their championship hopes rely heavily on him. No Doncic, no championship, and a limited Doncic means worse title odds. A lot rides on his health, but he will not suit up against the Grizzlies on Monday, March 13th.
Dallas Mavericks’ full injury report
Joining Doncic on the injury report are both Javale McGee and McKinley Wright IV, who is listed as day-to-day, while Reggie Bullock is probable after a right thigh concussion. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving is also on the injury report.
Dallas Mavericks’ next five opponents
The next five opponents following the Mavericks’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies may prove crucial to whether they even make the playoffs. The Mavericks are only two games up on the eleventh-place Utah Jazz in the West. That means even a two-game losing streak could see them tumble from being the sixth seed to being out of the play-in tournament. Here are their next five opponents:
Monday, March 13: Memphis, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15: @ San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 17: @ Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Monday, March 20: @ Memphis, 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22: Golden State at 7:30 p.m.
Overall, Doncic will likely be back fairly soon, but the Mavericks could lose ground with him out of the lineup.
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Author: Cal Durrett
