Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks will be sidelined for a three-game road trip due to a right wrist sprain. The Mavericks announced that the five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week, which means he will miss games against Denver, Miami, and Atlanta. The timeline also suggests that Doncic will likely sit out a home game against the New York Knicks.
Doncic first experienced discomfort in his wrist during the first quarter of a recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans, a match that the Mavericks won convincingly with a score of 132-91. Prior to this injury, Doncic had already missed a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee contusion, marking his first absence of the season.
Known for his scoring prowess, Doncic is currently tied for eighth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 28.1 points per game. He forms a formidable backcourt duo with Kyrie Irving, who is averaging 24.3 points per game, and is also supported by the talented Klay Thompson.
This injury comes at a crucial time for the Mavericks as they navigate a challenging road trip without their star player. Doncic's absence will undoubtedly be felt, but the team will look to rally together and continue their pursuit of success in the competitive Western Conference.
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