Luka Doncic Makes Honest Admission After Spurs-Mavs Game

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic met with the media after Saturday's game.

Nov 4, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a foul call during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the San Antonio Spurs.

Luka Doncic was a game-time decision, but he ended up playing and helped lead the team to a 110-93 victory.

The All-Star forward finished with 16 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 6/16 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.

Nov 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

After the victory, Doncic was honest when asked about not being 100% healthy.

Reporter: "Luka, I know what you usually say to this, but how physically right do you feel right now? Is it 100%? Is it something just a little bit less?"

Doncic: "A little bit less."

Reporter: "Did you know how long it might take until you feel better? Is it a matter of time?"

Doncic: "There's not a lot of time to rest, but I'll get better for sure. I promise."

Doncic is averaging 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 32.1% from the three-point range in 13 games.

He has yet to miss a game this season despite his current status.

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic when asked about how he feels physically:

“A little bit less (than 100 percent)…It’s a matter of time, just there’s not a lot of time to rest. But I’ll get better for sure. I promise.”

— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) November 17, 2024

With the victory, the Mavs snapped a four-game losing streak.

They are now 6-7 in their first 13 games, which has them as tenth seed in the Western Conference.

Nov 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after the Mavericks were called for an offensive foul against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The team's struggles have come on the road, as they are 5-3 in their first eight games in Dallas.

Following the Spurs, the Mavs will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday evening.