Doncic’s wrist was visibly wrapped during his postgame press conference following Tuesday's victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
When asked about the injury, Doncic admitted, “I don’t know, honestly. [I] started feeling it in the first quarter,” downplaying its severity as “nothing serious.” Despite this, the Mavericks' medical team has determined that rest and recovery are necessary for proper healing.This setback adds to a challenging season for Doncic and the Mavericks. The team, fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, holds a disappointing 8-7 record, placing them 11th in the highly competitive Western Conference. While Doncic has continued to post impressive numbers—28.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game—his shooting has been less efficient. He's hitting only 43.5% of his shots, his lowest since his rookie season, and connecting on just 32.4% of his three-point attempts, the worst since his sophomore year.The Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, but they’ll have to do so without their superstar, raising concerns about how the team will manage in his absence.
When asked about the injury, Doncic admitted, “I don’t know, honestly. [I] started feeling it in the first quarter,” downplaying its severity as “nothing serious.” Despite this, the Mavericks' medical team has determined that rest and recovery are necessary for proper healing.This setback adds to a challenging season for Doncic and the Mavericks. The team, fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, holds a disappointing 8-7 record, placing them 11th in the highly competitive Western Conference. While Doncic has continued to post impressive numbers—28.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game—his shooting has been less efficient. He's hitting only 43.5% of his shots, his lowest since his rookie season, and connecting on just 32.4% of his three-point attempts, the worst since his sophomore year.The Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, but they’ll have to do so without their superstar, raising concerns about how the team will manage in his absence.
