Luka Doncic Unexpectedly Added to Injury Report vs. Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is now on the injury report

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, and superstar guard Luka Doncic has been unexpectedly added to the injury report for this game. Not on the initial injury report, Doncic is now being listed as probable with an illness.

There are a lot of players battling illnesses around the NBA right now, as it is certainly that time of year. That said, this probable listing for Doncic means he will likely be able to play through whatever he is dealing with, which is good news for the Mavericks.

This will be a development to follow, because while Doncic is currently probable, statuses are subject to change up until game time. Already down Kyrie Irving, Dallas is hopeful that Doncic will be able to go in this game, as they will need to rely heavily on him.

Just one loss separates Dallas and Denver in the Western Conference standings right now, so all of their matchups are crucial. Tiebreaker scenarios are always important, and both teams want to make sure they have the upper hand if they were to finish the season with identical records.

Dallas has been one of the bigger surprises in the NBA this season, and will look to stay hot as they take on the defending champion Nuggets in a Western Conference battle on Monday night.

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