Celtics currently lead NBA Finals series 1-0 following a dominant victory in Game 1.
Doncic had 30 points and 10 rebounds but only one assist in Game 1 against Boston Celtics.
Doncic has been leading Dallas Mavericks in points, rebounds, assists, steals and minutes despite injuries.
Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.7 steals per night during playoffs.
He intends to play for Slovenia in an Olympic qualifying tournament if his knee doesn't worsen.
If Doncic is unable to play or limited, Mavericks may expand roles of Jaden Hardy, Josh Green and Dante Exum in backcourt.
Luka Doncic is questionable for NBA Finals Game 2 with a thoracic contusion and previous injuries.
Mavericks must improve perimeter defense to have a chance against Celtics.
Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks' star player, is questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals due to a thoracic contusion and previous injuries. Doncic has been leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes throughout the postseason despite dealing with various injuries. He intends to play for Slovenia in an Olympic qualifying tournament after the NBA Finals if his knee doesn't worsen.
Doncic had 30 points and 10 rebounds but only one assist in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, who set an NBA Finals record with seven players recording multiple three-point field goals. The Mavericks must improve their perimeter defense to have a chance against the Celtics.
Despite his injuries, Doncic has been averaging impressive numbers during the playoffs: 28.8 points on a .440/.343/.791 shooting line, 9.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per night.
If Doncic is unable to play or limited due to his injuries, the Mavericks may expand the roles of reserve guards Jaden Hardy, Josh Green and Dante Exum in the backcourt while running more of their offense through eight-time All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.
The Celtics currently lead the series 1-0 following a dominant 107-89 blowout victory in Game 1.
The article mentions Doncic intends to play for Slovenia in an Olympic qualifying tournament after the NBA Finals, but no source is provided for this information.
Doncic attended Sunday morning's shootaround but did not participate in the open portion of it.
Doncic has been dealing with injuries throughout the Mavericks' playoff run: right knee sprain (vs. Clippers), left ankle soreness (vs. Thunder), and right knee soreness (vs. Timberwolves).
He is averaging 8.4 assists per game in the Mavericks' postseason run.
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Luka Doncic had 30 points, 10 rebounds in Game 1, but only one assist.
Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 9.7 rebounds in the playoffs.
If Doncic can’t play, the Mavericks will be without their best player for at least one game.
