Luka Doncic Out for Mavericks with Heel Injury
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is dealing with a heel injury and will not be playing. The injury started on December 18, 2024. This means he will miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 19th.
What It Means
Doncic’s absence is a big loss for the Mavericks. He has been averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game this season. His shooting percentages are at 45.9% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range.
With Doncic out, Spencer Dinwiddie might see more time on the court as the primary point guard. Dinwiddie averages 21.4 minutes and scores around 7.8 points per game. The team will need to adjust their playstyle without their leading player.