Luka Doncic’s Injury Status Before Mavericks-Pistons Matchup

For the first time this season, the Dallas Mavericks will take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. However, the Mavericks will be missing a key player—Luka Doncic—who is still sidelined as he recovers from a calf injury.

Doncic’s last game was on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played just 16 minutes, contributing 14 points on 56% shooting, along with five rebounds and two assists before leaving the game. The Mavericks lost that match and went on to struggle without Doncic, facing a tough losing streak.

Before his injury, Doncic played 22 games this season, averaging 28 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while shooting 35% from three-point range on almost 10 attempts per game.

Recently, reports indicate that the Mavericks are optimistic about Doncic’s return before the NBA All-Star break next month. However, he will not be available to face the Pistons. The Mavericks will look to improve their position in the Western Conference without their star player.

At 26-22, the Mavericks are currently eighth in the West, just half a game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves, and on a two-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Pistons are attempting to break a three-game losing streak. After a recent road loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Pistons stand at 23-24, half a game behind the Miami Heat for seventh place.

Last season, the Mavericks and Pistons split their regular-season series, with both Doncic and Kyrie Irving unavailable for the mid-April game. The Pistons were also without their star guard, Cade Cunningham.

The Pistons’ next chance to face Doncic will be on March 21 when they visit the Mavericks in Dallas.