The Dallas Mavericks will be going to face the Utah Jazz tonight after scraping a win against the Phoenix Suns. It was a night that the Mavs fans will be quite worried after what seems to be an ankle injury to Luka Doncic three minutes into the game. The Mavericks won a low-scoring contest, 99-95.
Certainly, the Mavs will be facing the Jazz without their key player Luka Doncic. El Matador has been crucial to the Mavericks. His absence will be pivotal in deciding the game. Before his injury, he was lighting up the league. However, he has suffered from a similar injury, and even made a speedy recovery. The Mavs fans will be hoping for the same this time.
Luka Doncic will not be featuring in the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz game tonight
The Dallas Mavericks will be making the post-season, thanks to Luka’s contribution. Without the Slovenian, the Mavs become a different team altogether. Taking nothing away from the team, they are a good support cast for Luka. However, it can be made better.
Luka Doncic limps off court with ankle injury vs Phoenix Suns#basketball #NBA #RussellWestbrook #dukebasketball#nikebasketball #basketballmemes #nbahighlights pic.twitter.com/3C7SeSKKds
— Basketball_Editor (@Basketballsbr) January 27, 2023
Luka is listed as out ahead of tonight’s game against the Jazz. Luka suffered an ankle injury against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic pump faked Cameron Johnson and looked for other options. It is then that he rolled his ankle by stepping on Mikal Bridges, who was nearby at that time.
Doncic ruled out vs. Jazz on Saturday. https://t.co/DQuwpNnVJb
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 27, 2023
This might be a bummer for the Mavs as they are also without Christian Wood. It will be interesting to see what changes the Dallas coach makes to get the buckets tonight. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report, expected roster, and expert predictions ahead of the Mavericks-Jazz game tonight.
Dallas Mavericks injury report
- Luka Doncic (Out)
- Christian Wood (Out)
- Maxi Kleber (Out)
Dallas Mavericks expected roster
- Josh Green
- Spencer Dinwiddie
- Dwight Powell
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
Utah Jazz injury report
- Kelly Olynyk (Out)
- Micah Potter (Out)
Utah Jazz expected roster
- Jordan Clarkson
- Mike Conley Jr.
- Walker Kessler
- Malik Beasley
- Lauro Markkanen
Dallas Mavericks will be favored over the Utah Jazz
Despite losing Luka Doncic the Dallas Mavericks have a capable roster to overtake the Jazz. The Mavs took the win against the Phoenix Suns who were without Devin Booker. But the Suns are in capable hands of veteran Chris Paul. However, Spencer Dinwiddie turned up the pace and dropped a game-high 36 points to see off the Suns.
Utah Jazz on the other hand come in the game with a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard put up a show dropping 60 points over the Jazz. Tonight the Jazz will be cautious of letting Dinwiddie get the buckets. However, the Jazz has a team that pitched in buckets all across. It will be the Mavericks for the win tonight.
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