Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is likely to miss an extended period due to a calf strain injury, according to ESPN. The 25-year-old left the arena on crutches after the Christmas Day matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves and will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Dončić’s injury history includes a recent wrist injury that kept him out of action for one game. Despite his star player missing significant time, the Mavericks have gotten hot, improving to 19-10 on the season.
The loss of Dončić weakens the team, with Kyrie Irving now expected to carry a larger offensive load. The Mavericks had reached the NBA Finals last year but struggled in their early games before Dončić’s injury. His numbers this season are impressive, averaging 28.8 points and 9.1 assists per game, but the team remains hopeful that he will be able to return soon without further complications.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10144333-nba-rumors-mavs-luka-doncic-expected-to-miss-extended-time-with-calf-strain-injury