Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month after sustaining a left calf strain on Christmas Day against the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a worrisome outcome for the Mavericks, as this is not the first time Doncic has had issues with his left calf. The star guard recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes before leaving Wednesday's game, and the Mavericks are expected to be extremely cautious with Doncic's recovery process. Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy are candidates for increased roles in the backcourt for as long as Doncic remains sidelined.
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Status
OUT - Calf - Strain Expected Return: 2025-02-02Previous game (vs. MIN 12/25)
Latest Luka Dončić news
2024-25 Season Stats
Luka Doncic Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL28.68.78.30.51.2Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 22 22 35.7 28.1 8.3 7.8 0.4 2.0 3.4 10 3 3.4 9.6 35.4% 6.4 11.5 55.5% 9.8 21.2 46.4% 5.1 6.6 76.7% 0.7 7.6 2.6 2.3 +168 58.4% 2023-24 70 70 37.5 33.9 9.2 9.8 0.5 1.4 4.0 49 21 4.1 10.6 38.2% 7.4 13.0 57.3% 11.5 23.6 48.7% 6.8 8.7 78.6% 0.8 8.4 2.1 2.4 +319 61.7% 2022-23 66 66 36.2 32.4 8.6 8.0 0.5 1.4 3.6 36 10 2.8 8.2 34.2% 8.1 13.8 58.8% 10.9 22.0 49.6% 7.8 10.5 74.2% 0.8 7.8 2.5 2.2 +128 60.9% 2021-22 65 65 35.4 28.4 9.1 8.7 0.6 1.2 4.5 44 10 3.1 8.8 35.3% 6.8 12.8 52.8% 9.9 21.6 45.7% 5.6 7.5 74.4% 0.9 8.3 2.2 1.9 +146 57.1% 2020-21 66 66 34.3 27.7 8.0 8.6 0.5 1.0 4.3 26 11 2.9 8.3 35.0% 6.9 12.2 56.7% 9.8 20.5 47.9% 5.2 7.1 73.0% 0.8 7.2 2.3 2.0 +164 58.7% 2019-20 61 61 33.6 28.8 9.4 8.8 0.2 1.0 4.3 39 17 2.8 8.9 31.6% 6.7 11.7 57.4% 9.5 20.6 46.3% 7.0 9.2 75.8% 1.3 8.1 2.5 2.1 +253 58.5% 2018-19 72 72 32.2 21.2 7.8 6.0 0.3 1.1 3.4 24 8 2.3 7.1 32.7% 4.7 9.3 50.3% 7.0 16.5 42.7% 4.8 6.7 71.3% 1.2 6.6 1.9 1.7 -118 54.5% Career 42242234.928.68.78.30.51.24.0228803.08.734.8%6.712.155.7%9.720.847.0%6.18.274.8%1.07.72.32.1+106058.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL30.99.48.00.51.7Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 22 22 40.9 28.9 9.5 8.1 0.4 1.9 4.1 16 7 3.1 9.6 32.2% 7.1 13.3 53.6% 10.2 22.9 44.6% 5.3 7.0 76.5% 0.7 8.7 2.5 2.0 +97 55.6% 2021-22 15 15 36.8 31.7 9.8 6.4 0.6 1.8 3.9 10 0 3.4 9.9 34.5% 7.3 13.6 53.4% 10.7 23.5 45.5% 6.9 9.0 77.0% 0.7 9.1 2.9 1.6 +31 57.7% 2020-21 7 7 40.1 35.7 7.9 10.3 0.4 1.3 4.6 4 1 4.4 10.9 40.8% 9.3 17.1 54.2% 13.7 28.0 49.0% 3.9 7.3 52.9% 0.6 7.3 2.4 2.3 +7 57.2% 2019-20 6 6 35.8 31.0 9.8 8.7 0.5 1.2 5.2 2 2 2.7 7.3 36.4% 8.0 14.0 57.1% 10.7 21.3 50.0% 7.0 10.7 65.6% 0.7 9.2 2.8 1.7 -38 59.6% Career 505039.030.99.48.00.51.74.232103.39.634.7%7.614.054.1%10.923.646.2%5.88.172.0%0.78.72.71.9+9757.0%
Luka Doncic
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. MIN 12/25)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2235.728.18.37.83.42.62024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB8.37.60.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.42.02024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%46.4%55.5%35.4%76.7%58.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1682.3310
Luka Doncic
Game Log
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Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/25L 105-991614520135360.0%4250.0%9555.6%11100.0%140.7-611674.2%12/23W 132-1082927770137114.3%12975.0%191052.6%8675.0%162.3+1623259.9%12/15W 143-1333745111323311654.5%121083.3%231669.6%9777.8%294.3+1816983.5%12/10L 118-10440161150468225.0%7342.9%15533.3%5480.0%1100.8-1432046.5%12/7W 125-1183830131104413646.2%7342.9%20945.0%66100.0%0132.8+1044266.3%12/5W 137-1013221101012410330.0%7457.1%17741.2%5480.0%0102.5+3623154.7%12/3W 121-11640371241439555.6%13646.2%221150.0%161062.5%391.3+1644263.7%12/1W 137-131363671303310440.0%141178.6%241562.5%4250.0%074.3+124969.9%11/19W 132-912926551338337.5%8787.5%161062.5%5360.0%051.7+2803371.4%11/16W 110-932816660249333.3%7342.9%16637.5%3133.3%241.5+1541246.2%11/14L 115-11338377901313430.8%12975.0%251352.0%77100.0%163.0-804565.9%11/12L 120-11741318603510220.0%171164.7%271348.1%33100.0%081.2+222954.7%11/10L 122-1204024991158225.0%11763.6%19947.4%6466.7%181.8+523055.5%11/8L 114-11342307701312541.7%13646.2%251144.0%33100.0%072.3-432957.0%11/6W 119-9932277130458337.5%11545.5%19842.1%9888.9%072.6+3533458.8%11/4L 134-127423471502210440.0%14535.7%24937.5%151280.0%077.5-334255.6%11/3W 108-8531329700413538.5%9666.7%221150.0%7571.4%181.8+2133563.8%10/31L 108-1023729520117342.9%18950.0%251248.0%4250.0%052.0-252254.2%10/29W 120-1144024880138112.5%19947.4%271037.0%4375.0%172.7+322441.7%10/28W 110-1023315981229111.1%13430.8%22522.7%6466.7%094.0+551330.4%10/26L 114-102394010410213538.5%12758.3%251248.0%121191.7%192.0-1244166.1%10/24W 120-109362810811411436.4%14535.7%25936.0%8675.0%192.0+633049.1%
Regular Season Totals 35.728.18.37.80.42.03.49.63.435.4%11.56.455.5%21.29.846.4%6.65.176.7%0.77.62.3+1682.636.158.4%
Luka Doncic Player Profile
Career History
Luka Doncic Latest News
Will be re-evaluated in one month
Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month after sustaining a left calf strain on Christmas Day against the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a worrisome outcome for the Mavericks, as this is not the first time Doncic has had issues with his left calf. The star guard recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes before leaving Wednesday's game, and the Mavericks are expected to be extremely cautious with Doncic's recovery process. Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy are candidates for increased roles in the backcourt for as long as Doncic remains sidelined.
May miss extended time
The Mavericks are bracing for Doncic to miss an extended period after being diagnosed with a left calf strain Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Doncic posted 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes before leaving Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves after aggravating a lingering calf injury. The MVP candidate has dealt with multiple lower-body injuries dating back to the Mavericks' surprise run to the NBA Finals last season. While Doncic has been able to play through minor injuries in his career, Dallas will presumably be extremely cautious with him moving forward. In Doncic's absence, Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy are candidates for increased roles.
Officially ruled out
Doncic will not return to Wednesday's Christmas Day contest due to a left calf strain, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports. Doncic will presumably have follow-up tests to determine the severity of the injury. Doncic has dealt with five separate incidents of lower body injuries since training camp, which adds up to be taxing from a muscular compensation standpoint on his kinetic chain. He was ruled out mere minutes after suffering the aggravation, which will thrust Spencer Dinwiddie into a higher-usage role for Dallas.
Limps to locker room
Doncic (heel/calf) exited Wednesday's contest versus Minnesota due to an apparent heel injury in the final minutes of the second quarter. His status to return is unclear. Doncic entered Wednesday's contest dealing with a left heel contusion, and he had a non-contact aggravation of the same region while attempting to drive on Jaden McDaniels. While Doncic had no abnormal extension or force applied, the simple nature in which his injury occurred is similarly concerning.
Will play Wednesday
Doncic (heel) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. As expected, Doncic has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up on Christmas Day. After missing two games with a left heel contusion, Doncic returned to action Monday and posted 27 points (10-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes during a blowout win over the Trail Blazers.
Listed probable for Wednesday
Doncic (heel) is probable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota. Doncic returned to action following a two-game absence due to a left heel contusion Monday, producing 27 points (10-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 30 minutes. Despite not being 100 percent, the Mavericks are planning on him being available for the Christmas Day slate.
Game-high 27 points in victory
Doncic (heel) totaled 27 points (10-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers. Doncic returned to action following a two-game absence due to a left heel contusion and racked up a game-high mark in points during the win. However, the superstar did struggle from beyond the arc, recording his third game with only one made three-pointer. Doncic has now logged 12 outings with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists through 21 regular-season appearances, and he continues to stuff the stat sheet.
Returning Monday vs. Portland
Doncic (heel) is available to play Monday against the Trail Blazers. Doncic has been sidelined for the Mavericks' last two games due to a left heel contusion, but he will return for Monday's Western Conference bout. In the six games prior to his injury, Doncic averaged 30.8 points on 52.1 percent shooting, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 3.3 steals over 37.3 minutes per game.
Iffy for Monday vs. Portland
Doncic (heel) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Trail Blazers. Doncic is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive outing due to a left heel contusion. If the superstar is sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes are candidates for an increased role alongside Kyrie Irving in the backcourt.