Dallas Mavericks' fans were left concerned as star player Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain during the Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The incident occurred in the second quarter when Doncic, who was making his return after missing two games due to a left heel contusion, abruptly stopped during a play, passed the ball, and then signaled towards his lower legs.
Doncic, a five-time All-Star, had already faced injury setbacks earlier in the season, missing five games due to a right wrist sprain and being sidelined eight times prior to the Christmas matchup. The Mavericks called a timeout to allow Doncic to leave the court with 2:31 remaining in the first half, with the team trailing by 13 points at that moment.
Despite Doncic's absence, the Mavericks continued to battle against the Timberwolves, who held a commanding 57-40 lead at halftime. The game was a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals, which Dallas had emerged victorious from.
Doncic's health status moving forward remains uncertain, and his availability for upcoming games will depend on the severity of the calf strain. Mavericks' fans and the team will be eagerly awaiting updates on the condition of their star player as they navigate through a challenging stretch of the season.
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