Mavericks’ Injury Update: Luka Doncic Questionable for Celtics Game.
As of February 29, 2024, at 6:50 p.m., the Dallas Mavericks face uncertainty regarding the participation of their star player, Luka Doncic, in the upcoming game against the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at TD Garden. Doncic is listed as questionable on the injury report due to a left ankle sprain and a broken nose.
Despite suffering the ankle sprain in Wednesday’s victory over the Raptors, Doncic played through the injury. Additionally, he has been managing a broken nose in recent games but has continued to play. Doncic continues to deliver outstanding performances, averaging 34.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game, contributing to the Mavericks’ 34-25 season record, placing them seventh in the Western Conference.
Notably, the Mavericks made a trade before the deadline, sending former Celtics forward Grant Williams to the Hornets. Originally, Friday’s game was anticipated to mark Williams’ return to Boston, but circumstances changed as he experienced a tumultuous end to his brief stint in Dallas. On the other hand, former Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will make his first return to Boston with his new team.
In their previous encounter in January, the Celtics secured a 119-110 victory over the Mavericks in Dallas, with Jaylen Brown outperforming Doncic despite the latter’s impressive individual performance. The Celtics aim for their 10th consecutive win, while the Mavericks strive to maintain their position in the competitive Western Conference playoff race.
