Luka Doncic update: Mavericks star has status downgraded for NBA Finals Game 2, listed with three injuries

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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been downgraded to questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion, a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness, according to the team’s injury report. 

Doncic has not been fully healthy at any point during this playoff run, but he has been available for every game and it’s hard to imagine that changes this time. Still, it’s never a good sign when your best player needs to be downgraded hours before the game, especially when you’re already down 1-0 in the series. 

The knee and ankle issues have been a long-running problem for Doncic, but the thoracic contusion is a new one. A social media post from Tomer Azarly at Mavericks practice on Saturday showed Doncic wincing and grabbing at his chest, but it’s unclear when the injury originated. 

Doncic played 38 minutes in Game 1 and finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds, but shot 12-of-26 from the field and recorded just one assist — his fewest ever in a game in which he’s played at least 35 minutes. Though Doncic got his points, the Celtics made him work hard and didn’t let him get his teammates involved. 

If the Mavericks want to get back into this series, they’ll need Doncic at his best, as both a scorer and playmaker. A new ailment certainly doesn’t help matters. 

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Author : Jack Maloney

Publish date : 2024-06-09 18:26:09

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