Luka Doncic Among Those Out For Mavericks-Trail Blazers

The full injury report for Dallas' December 28th matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers

Dec 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks are playing the second night of a back-to-back on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. This is the third time this month that Dallas and Portland have met, with the Mavs picking up wins in the first two games. But they'll be without Luka Doncic, who they had for the first two matchups.

Doncic is out for at least a month before he'll be re-evaluated for a left calf strain he suffered against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas. He single-handedly lifted the Mavs to a win over Portland the first time these teams met, as Dallas was without Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, and more in that game.

Lively, who missed Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns with a left hip contusion, is also out for this game. Dante Exum will remain out following surgery on his right wrist. They'll also be without Naji Marshall and PJ Washington, who are suspended from a fight with Jusuf Nurkic in Friday's game.

Portland will be without Matisse Thybulle, who is dealing with a sprained right ankle. Robert Williams III (right ankle sprain), Deni Avdija (lower back soreness), Dalano Banton (left hip contusion), and Toumani Camara (left foot sprain) are all questionable for the Trail Blazers, with Avdija being a late add. Williams has missed their last two games, including Monday's against the Mavs.

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