The Dallas Mavericks are increasingly optimistic about Luka Doncic (calf strain) returning for Game 4 against the Jazz on Saturday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Doncic has been upgraded to probable, the team announced.
Doncic must complete his warm-up without any setbacks before being activated for the contest, according to Wojnarowski. The plan is for him to see limited minutes if he makes his series debut.
Despite missing Doncic in the first three games, the Mavericks still hold a 2-1 series lead over the Jazz. Winning on Saturday would give them a 3-1 advantage heading back to Dallas for Game 5 on Monday.
Doncic scrimmaged five-on-five with the team this week and didn’t feel any discomfort in his calf. He’s coming off a season where he averaged 28.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game, shooting an efficient 46% from the floor. He last played on April 10.
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