Alarm to the Mavericks: Luka Doncic was injured five days into the playoffs

The Dallas star point guard felt discomfort in his calf before the end of the third quarter and he had to leave the track.

Luka Doncic had a calf problem of his left leg in the triumph of Dallas Mavericks in view of San Antonio Spurs by 130-120 on the last day of the regular phase of NBA. On Saturday, April 16, the series playoffs before the Utah Jazz.

Coach’s idea Jason Kidd is that the starting players only have action until the third quarter. But with 2.24 minutes left in the third period, the Slovenian superstar had to leave the track due to a calf strain.

“I hope it’s not too serious. I haven’t talked to the doctors or Luka yet. We’ll find out tomorrow,” the coach said.

Luka Doncić

Photo: Tim Heitman/Getty Images

At the time of his departure, Luka Doncic was already the best player in the game with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.

The Mavericks finished the regular season of the 2021-22 NBA season with a record 52 wins and 30 losses, claiming fourth place in the Western Conference and entering the playoffs after starting the series against the Utah Jazz.

Cover photo: Tim Heitman/Getty Images

Source: Tycsports

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