After the shorthanded Mavericks gained a surprise 2–1 advantage over the Jazz in their first-round playoff series, Dallas will grow even stronger as Luka Dončić will make his return in Game 4 on Saturday, per a team statement.
NBA insider Marc Stein previously reported Dončić would cleared to play in Utah this afternoon after one final pre-game check. The 23-year-old star is expected to be on a minutes restriction after sitting out the first three games of the series with a calf strain that he sustained on April 10 in the regular-season finale against the Spurs.
