Luka Doncic Of Dallas Mavericks Sidelined For At Least One Week Due To Wrist Strain

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Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks' star player, will be out for at least a week due to a right wrist strain, as reported by ESPN. The injury occurred during the first quarter of their 132-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Despite the injury, Doncic continued playing and initially downplayed its severity. However, further examination on Wednesday confirmed the strain.

Doncic's absence will affect Dallas' upcoming schedule significantly. He is expected to miss all three games of their road trip starting with Friday's match against the Denver Nuggets. Additionally, he will not play in their next home game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

The Mavericks have been gaining momentum after a slow start this season. They secured their third consecutive win on Tuesday following four straight losses, which had left them at 5-7 in their first 12 games. Doncic's injury comes at a crucial time as the team was beginning to find its rhythm.

This season, Doncic has missed only one of Dallas' first 15 games. His performance has slightly dipped compared to his previous two seasons when he was named to the First Team All-NBA. Currently, he is averaging 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range.

In contrast, over the past two seasons, Doncic averaged higher numbers with 33.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game while achieving shooting percentages of 49.1% from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc.

Mavericks' Recent Success

The Mavericks are coming off a successful season where they reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. During the offseason, they made headlines by acquiring Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors through a sign-and-trade deal.

As Doncic undergoes recovery and evaluation over the next week, his absence will test Dallas' resilience and depth as they aim to maintain their recent winning streak without their key player.