Dallas Mavericks will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. With injuries retrenching their strength, the Mavericks have endured an inconsistent season till now. Moreover, since the departure of Luka Doncic, Jason Kidd's team has struggled incessantly. So, will the woes finally end today with the return of Luka Magic?
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Luka Doncic Injury Report
Luka Doncic is still nursing the calf injury he suffered on Christmas Day against the team they will face today, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ahead of the injury, Doncic averaged 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. Thus, the impact was always going to be palpable, and it is visible as Dallas has won only four of its last 13 games. While the team is struggling in the absence of their star man, Luka Doncic is set to return soon. According to reports, the Slovenian can return to the court before the All-Star break. So, it will be a much-anticipated return whenever it will transpire.
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Dallas Mavericks Injury Report Ahead of Game Against Minnesota Timberwolves
What has worsened the headache of the coach and the fans is that the team's other star guard Klay Thompson has also remained out injured for a considerable period. He is listed as questionable due to the left ankle sprain for the game against Timberwolves.
The Mavericks are also grappling with additional injuries. Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain), Dante Exum (recovering from right wrist surgery), and Dwight Powell (right hip strain) have all been ruled out. Quentin Grimes (back spasms), Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), and Naji Marshall (illness) are listed as questionable for the game.
Dallas Mavericks as mentioned are facing a tough time on the court, on the contrary Timberwolves are having a better run but only marginally. Minnesota will enter at the back of two consecutive losses and hence would be willing to leave no stone unturned in getting to the Win column again. Thus, an exciting match-up is set to take place, let's see who comes out on top.