Luka Doncic's injury has left the Dallas Mavericks in a grave position. The team is struggling to get a "W" in the absence of the star guard and have lost five games in a row. The Slovenian is not expected to mark his return any sooner and on Tuesday, he will miss the much-anticipated showdown between the Mavericks and LA Lakers, scheduled to take place at the American Airlines Center.
Mavericks In Huge Disarray as Luka Doncic's Injury Woes Continue
As things stand, the Western Conference defending champions are currently at 6th on the table and the chances of a top 6 finish are in huge jeopardy, as the Lakers have regained some momentum lately. Considering the exigency, Mavericks' coach Jason Kidd must find answers quickly but Kyrie Irving getting sidelined has added to his woes.
Thus, when will optimism return to Mavericks, moreover, when will the fans witness Luka Magic gracing the arena again, is the question. Witnessing Luka needing assistance to leave the court on Friday night, a doctor on social media has presented his assessment of the injury of Luka Doncic and concluded that the 25-year-old will take at least 4-6 weeks more to recover.
"Based on this video and the usual ramp-up timeline, he’s still looking like at least 4-6 weeks return from now. Probably post all-star break to get that additional time,” MD Brian Sutterer tweeted on X.
Based on this video and the usual ramp up timeline, he’s still looking like at least 4-6 weeks return from now. Probably post all star break to get that additional time https://t.co/XFJzK2Rucl
— Brian Sutterer MD (@BrianSuttererMD) January 5, 2025
Luka Doncic Has a History of Left Calf Injury
Thus, it will be a huge setback to the Mavericks if Luka Doncic remains out for another 6-weeks. The team is already enduring a tough run and desperately wants the dismal period to end. However, Luka Doncic missing games would be impactful any day. The injury becomes even more concerning as Luka Doncic has a history of left calf injury. The injury has troubled him in the past few seasons and kept him out of the last two pre-seasons and even forced him to miss the first three games of the 2022 Playoffs.