Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić suffered a left calf injury in Wednesday’s Christmas Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, forcing him out of the game. The 25-year-old limped significantly as he walked off the court and was ruled out at halftime due to the strain. Further specifics on the severity of the injury are not yet known.
Dončić finished with 14 points in 16 minutes before departing due to the calf issue, which is a recurring problem for him. The Mavericks will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of the damage. ESPN reports that the team is bracing for Dončić to miss an extended period, although no official timeline has been provided.
The Timberwolves secured the 105-99 win without their opponent’s star player, with Anthony Edwards leading the way with 26 points and eight rebounds. Julius Randle contributed 23 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, while Rudy Gobert added 14 points and ten rebounds. In Dončić’s absence, Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 39 points, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. The team will face the Phoenix Suns next on Friday, starting a four-game road trip.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mavericks-star-luka-doncic-leaves-christmas-loss-to-timberwolves-early-with-left-calf-injury-204358152.html