Thanks to strong performances by PJ Washington, Kyrie Irving, and Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks are currently leading the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavericks, who aim to win the series in five games, are thrilled to be ahead 2-1 with Game 4 yet to be played at the American Airlines Center.
But with their franchise player still sidelined due to injuries, things will get more difficult for the Mavericks. According to reports, Doncic is still recovering from an injury that could affect how well he plays against the Thunder in their next two games.
Doncic is aware of how crucial it is for him to be at full strength if they are to defeat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder in five games. Whether they can win the series in five games or have to fight a youthful, competitive team for a long time will depend on his health.
Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for the Dallas Mavericks ahead of Game 4
Due to a right knee sprain and left ankle pain, Doncic’s status heading into Game 3 was listed as questionable. He yet contributed 40 minutes of action to help the Mavericks narrowly defeat the Thunder.
Tim McMahon of ESPN then revealed that Doncic is rated as doubtful heading into Game 4 as well: Doncic led Dallas to a 105-101 victory with 22 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, taking a 2-1 series lead.
After Game 3, Doncic was asked what hurt, to which he replied, “Everything.” According to the team’s website, he told reporters, “I’m just trying to battle out there.” “I’m happy we prevailed.”
For the Mavericks, Doncic is having yet another successful postseason. With 9.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 27.7 points per game on average. Due to his reduced shooting percentage (41.0/26.4/78.3%), he is scoring less than he did the previous season.
Fans of the Mavericks are aware that Luka Magic will push himself to play if he is able to walk, and they will depend on him to give them a clear 3-1 series lead over OKC. He will probably concur with Kyrie’s statement of playing in taxing circumstances. But they also hope that the procedure doesn’t worsen their top player’s wounds..