Mavs G Luka Doncic (calf) won't return against Wolves

Field Level Media|published: Wed 25th December, 16:32 2024

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) exchanges words with Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas star Luka Doncic exited the Mavericks' game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in the second quarter with a left calf injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

Doncic came away with the non-contact injury with 2:31 remaining in the second quarter and went straight to the locker room. He was diagnosed with a calf strain.

Doncic had 14 points and five rebounds in 16 minutes for Dallas, which was trailing 51-38 at the time of his injury.

In his seventh NBA season, Doncic has averaged 28.8 points with 8.5 rebounds and 8.1 assists in 21 games. The five-time All-Star and 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year has averaged 28.7 points with 8.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 421 career games, all with the Mavericks.

--Field Level Media