In a game where the Dallas Mavericks secured a victory against the Golden State Warriors, the spotlight shifted to Luka Doncic early exit due to a hamstring tweak, ending his seven-game triple-double streak.
During the fourth quarter, Luka Doncic attempted an alley-oop pass to Daniel Gafford, but upon landing, he appeared to tweak his hamstring, prompting immediate concern. Observers noted Doncic’s grimace as he left the court and headed straight to the locker room, signalling an abrupt end to his participation in the game.
33-straight made 🪣s 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i9J8IOOC14
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 14, 2024
Despite Doncic’s absence, the Mavericks maintained their lead and clinched a 109-99 victory over the Warriors. However, Doncic’s status for future games remains uncertain, particularly the upcoming matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dallas coach Jason Kidd acknowledged the fluid nature of Doncic’s injury, emphasizing the need for further assessment before determining his availability for future games.
Considering the delicate nature of hamstring injuries, it is unlikely that Luka Doncic will feature in the upcoming game against the Thunder. The Mavericks are expected to prioritize his long-term health and recovery, especially given the advanced stage of the season.
While Kyrie Irving played a pivotal role in Dallas’ victory with 23 points and 10 assists, Doncic contributed 21 points and nine assists before his premature departure. On the other side, Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 27 points, highlighting their ongoing struggle to generate offence in the absence of Stephen Curry, who remains sidelined with a sprained ankle but is anticipated to return for the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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