Luka expected to play Game 4 vs. Clippers despite neck strain

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives to the basket past LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. during the first quarter in game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks star Luka Doncic expected to play Game 4 vs. Clippers despite neck strain

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/30/21

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to play Sunday's Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers despite a neck strain, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Dallas star Luka Doncic is expected to play vs. Clippers in Game 4 despite his neck strain, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 30, 2021

After the Mavericks' Game 3 loss on Friday, Doncic said he began experiencing pain in his neck around halftime. The discomfort went down his left arm.

Despite the pain, the 22-year-old put up 44 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

Doncic has been tremendous through the playoffs thus far, averaging 38 points, 8.7 rebounds and nine assists while shooting 51.9% from the field and 45.9% from deep.

The Mavericks lead the Clippers 2-1 in the series and will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in Game 4 on Sunday.

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