Mavs' Doncic diagnosed with calf strain after undergoing MRI

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was injured in the team's regular-season finale. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks' Luka Doncic diagnosed with calf strain after undergoing MRI

By Adam Stites | Last updated 4/11/22

The Dallas Mavericks announced Luka Doncic has a strained calf and haven't provided a timetable for his return.

Doncic, 23, suffered the injury Sunday during the Mavericks' regular-season finale against the San Antonio Spurs. Dallas hasn't determined a timetable for his return and aren't yet ready to make a determination about his readiness for the playoffs.

Luka Dončić exited the game after suffering a left calf strain. pic.twitter.com/aJ1uJPf68N
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 11, 2022

Dallas won, 130-120, and finished with the fourth seed in the Western Conference. On Saturday, the Mavericks will begin the NBA Playoffs with a first-round series against the Utah Jazz.

Doncic averaged 28.4 points, 8.7 assists, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this season, leading the Mavericks in all four categories. The fourth-year player earned All-Star honors for the third consecutive season.

The Mavericks had a chance at passing the Golden State Warriors for the third seed, but the Warriors held off Dallas by beating the New Orleans Pelicans.

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