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Mavs Optimistic Luka Doncic Returns Before All-Star Break
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are optimistic that guard Luka Doncic (calf) will return before the All-Star break. The 22-year-old had seen a dip in production before sustaining a left calf strain during the Christmas Day meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping him off the floor for Dallas' previous 15 contests. Of course, that timeline could always change, depending on Doncic's progress over the next few weeks. The team will also play it safe by not rushing him back too early while potentially keeping him out of the lineup at times moving ahead. But until Doncic is cleared to suit up, Kyrie Irving should remain the Mavericks' No. 1 scoring option, with Spencer Dinwiddie, P.J. Washington, and Klay Thompson also benefiting on the offensive side of the ball.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
