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Callie Caplan

Luka Doncic out for Mavericks-Kings game Friday as heel injury is ‘still painful’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fans and followers hoping to see Luka Doncic play with Kyrie Irving for the first time as teammates will have to wait at least one more day.

The Mavericks ruled out Doncic (right heel contusion) about five hours before tipoff Friday against the Sacramento Kings, marking his fourth consecutive absence since he suffered the injury Feb. 2.

Doncic told reporters Friday morning he played a pickup scrimmage Thursday after the team’s flight to Sacramento, a sign his frequent treatment, massages and icing have helped with healing.

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