UPDATE: The Mavs-Raptors game’s injury status for Luka Doncic
With averages of 34.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 9.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and a field goal percentage of 49.4% and 38.4% from three-point range in 50 games, Doncic is having another fantastic season.
With a 33-25 record after 58 games, the Mavs are now the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Though they have lost their last ten games 7-3, they are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Mavs most recently suffered a 121-119 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Despite shooting just 17/29 from the field and 6/11 from three-point range, Doncic finished with 45 points, nine rebounds, 14 assists, and three steals in 41 minutes of action. The Mavs will play the Boston Celtics on Friday night after the Raptors. With a 22-36 record after 58 games, the Raptors are now the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference.
They are currently enjoying a three-game winning streak and have gone 5-5 in their previous ten games. The Raptors most recently defeated the Indiana Pacers 130โ122. They’ll stay home after the Mavericks to host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.