Luka Doncic is playing through a lingering knee issue in the Western Conference Finals.
Minutes into Game 2 of the series, Dallas' superstar could be seen in visible discomfort as he grimaced in pain. Doncic has been hampered by injuries in his right knee and left ankle throughout the postseason and his status for Game 3 is in question.
Despite his issues, Doncic is averaging 28.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game in the playoffs and is fresh off of a game-winning 3 to give the Mavericks a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves.
What is Doncic's injury? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.
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What is Luka Doncic's injury?
Doncic is listed as questionable on the Mavericks' Game 3 injury report with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness.
The All-Star guard has been hobbling throughout his playoff games. If he hits the deck, 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 it’s going to get better before I get some rest. That’s a lot of minutes. Maybe the summer," he told the media.
Luka Doncic on his knee:
— Dorothy J. Gentry (@DorothyJGentry) May 4, 2024
“I don’t think it’s going to get better before I get some rest. That’s a lot of minutes. Maybe the summer.” pic.twitter.com/Hots19XVDC
Doncic has continued to play through the pain, appearing in all 15 of the Mavericks' playoff games. He is averaging a playoff career-high 41.9 minutes per game.
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 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 for the NBA Playoff series between the Timberwolves and Mavericks:
(3) Timberwolves vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 22 | Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105 | — | — |
| May 24 | Mavericks 109, Timberwolves 108 | — | — |
| May 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 28 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 30 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| June 1 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| June 3 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
