Luka Doncic appears on track to return for Dallas' pivotal game against the Warriors on Wednesday.
stepped on the back of his foot midway through the third quarter, but his 0-for-8 shooting struggles in the fourth quarter reflected the Mavericks’ team-wide spiral.The Mavericks remained shorthanded without Doncic for a fifth consecutive gameThey ailed to seal their first three-game winning streak since early February and missed a crucial opportunity to maintain their top-six Western Conference playoff standing with just 10 regular-season games remaining.
“We just couldn’t score,” coach Jason Kidd said. “We had great looks, so I think if we had that opportunity again, we’d feel that we’re comfortable that we could’ve gotten that win.” “I just got to make it back home to Dallas and then start my recovery work and do everything I can to prepare for the next game,” Irving said. “Take time to rest and exhaust all my options possible to be ready to play the next game.”Irving’s status makes Doncic’s looming return even more important.
“He’s doing everything rehab on the court and off,” coach Jason Kidd said. “He’s going in the right direction, so hopefully soon. Again, day to day, but I think these last couple days have been really, really good, so we’ll see how he feels [Tuesday]. Continue to keep working … he’s going to play in one of those home games.”with a quad contusion and Doncic and Irving suffered their respective ailments one night later in New Orleans.
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