Luka Doncic Injury Update: Is Mavericks Superstar Fit To Play Must Win Clash vs Jokic And Nuggets?

The Dallas Mavericks were left heartbroken in their latest NBA regular season game as they were beaten 113-114 by the Phoenix Suns by the virtue of a refereeing error. With this loss, Mavericks record plummeted to 5-4 after nine games. 

Up next for Dallas Mavericks and superstar Luka Doncic will be a tough encounter against Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena in Denver. Ahead of Dallas Mavericks' tough road trip to Denver there's uncertainty over the fitness of Luka Doncic. 

Luka Doncic injury update 

Luka Doncic was closer to his best in Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Phoenix Suns as he raked up 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. But that effort went in vain as the Phoenix Suns stole a last gasp win. 

Luka Doncic missed the pre-season for the Dallas Mavericks with the injury but with 9 games under his belt, he is closer to regaining his best form.

In a big blow to the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic has been listed as questionable for the game against Nuggets, due to a left groin issue. 

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Dallas Mavericks injury woes

Dallas Mavericks have missed key players like Maxi Kleber, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington due to injuries in the last few games. 

In a further blow to the Mavericks, heading into the game against Nuggets, both PJ Washington and Dereck Lively II are listed as doubtful.

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Dallas fans will be hoping that Luka Doncic is able to shrug past his injury and be fir for the showpiece encounter against Nikola Jokic.