Mavericks guard Doncic downgraded to questionable for Game 2 against Celtics
Matt Becker
June 9, 2024 05:11 MYT
June 9, 2024 05:11 MYT
The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Luka Doncic to questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
With the Mavericks in danger of dropping the first two games in Boston, the injury designation from probable was made about 6 1/2 hours prior to tip-off.
He was also diagnosed with new ailment on the report, with a thoracic contusion being added to prior injuries of a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness.
Video posted of him from Saturday's practise showed the five-time All-Star holding his chest while appearing to be in some pain.
Doncic has routinely been listed on the injury report throughout the play-offs, but has yet to miss a game in the post-season.
Despite dealing with multiple injuries, he's still averaging 28.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists in the play-offs.
In Dallas' 107-89 loss to Boston in Thursday's Game 1, he finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and one assist.
JUST IN: Luka Doncic has been downgraded from probable to questionable, due to a thoracic contusion, ahead of tonight’s Game 2 pic.twitter.com/MOJAn4d0J0 — Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) June 9, 2024
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