Luka Doncic injury update: Will Mavericks star play in Game 4 of 2022 NBA Playoffs series vs. Jazz?

Even without Luka Doncic, the Mavericks have been able to take the last two games against the Jazz to gain a 2-1 series lead.

Things are only looking up for Dallas, which is set to get Doncic back in Game 4 on Saturday.

Here are the latest updates on the three-time All-Star.

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Will Luka Doncic play in Game 4 of 2022 NBA Playoffs vs. Jazz?

Doncic is officially available for Game 4 against the Jazz.

HE’S BACK. #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/lilj1UeFgS

— x - Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 23, 2022

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd declined to reveal Doncic's minutes restriction because reporters will "hold me to it."

Doncic has been sidelined for the first three games of the series after suffering a calf strain in the final game of the regular season. He was a "game-time decision" for Game 3 but ended up sitting out.

What is Luka Doncic's injury?

In the third quarter of the Mavericks' April 10 game against the Spurs, Doncic drove down the middle of the floor and passed the ball out to Reggie Bullock. As Doncic jogged back to the perimeter, he reached down toward his left leg.

He eventually left the game, clearly limping as he walked to the locker room.

An MRI later confirmed that Doncic had suffered a left calf strain. Dallas has not yet offered a timetable for his return.

Mavericks vs. Jazz Game 4 start time

• Date: Saturday, April 23 (ET)
• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT

Game 4 of the Mavericks-Jazz series will tip off around 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 23. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

Mavericks vs. Jazz schedule

Here is the complete schedule for the first-round series between the Mavericks and Jazz.

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