Luka Doncic is playing with a lingering knee issue in the Western Conference Finals.
Minutes into Game 2 of the series, the Dallas superstar could be seen in visible discomfort as he winced in pain. Doncic has been hampered by injuries to his right knee and left ankle throughout the postseason and his status for Game 3 is in doubt.
Despite his struggles, Doncic is averaging 28.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game in the playoffs and just hit a game-winning 3-pointer to give the Mavericks a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves.
What is Doncic’s injury? Jugo Mobile has you covered with the latest updates below.
What is Luka Doncic’s injury?
Doncic is listed as questionable on the Mavericks’ Game 3 injury report with a sprain in the right knee and pain in the left ankle.
The All-Star guard has been limping through his playoff games. If he falls to the ground, he is almost always slow to get up.
Doncic gave an honest answer about his knee after Dallas eliminated the Clippers from the first round of the playoffs.
“I don’t think he’s going to get better before he gets some rest. It’s many minutes. Maybe summer,” she told the media.
Luka Doncic on his knees:
“I don’t think he’s going to get better before he gets some rest. It’s many minutes. Maybe summer.” pic.twitter.com/Hots19XVDC
—Dorothy J. Gentry (@DorothyJGentry) May 4, 2024
Doncic has continued to play through the pain, appearing in all 15 of the Mavericks’ playoff games. He is averaging a career-high 41.9 minutes per game in the playoffs.
Luckily for Dallas, it hasn’t affected his production too much. In addition to his game-winner, Doncic recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in Game 2.
Luka Doncic Playoff Stats
- 41.9 minutes per game
- 28.0 points per game
- 9.4 rebounds per game
- 9.3 assists per game (leads the NBA Playoffs)
- 1.4 steals per game
- 4.1 turnovers per game
- 42.7 field goal percentage
- 31.3 3 point percentage
- 80.8 free throw percentage
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Schedule
Here is the complete schedule of the NBA Playoff series between Timberwolves and Mavericks:
(3) Timberwolves vs. (5) Mavericks: Dallas leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live broadcast |
| May 22nd | Mavericks 108Timber Wolves 105 | — | — |
| May 24 | Mavericks 109, Timber Wolves 108 | — | — |
| May 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 28 | Game 4 | 8:30 pm | TNT, Sling |
| May 30 | 5* game | 8:30 pm | TNT, Sling |
| June 1st | Game 6* | 8:30 pm | TNT, Sling |
| 3 of June | Game 7* | 8:30 pm | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
