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Luka Doncic to miss extended time with calf injury

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to miss an extended period of time after sustaining a calf injury.

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Doncic sustains calf injury

Doncic sustained the injury during a 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

The guard left the arena on crutches and will undergo an MRI on Thursday. 

He had 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes of action before heading to the locker room in the second quarter and missing the entire second half. 

The 25-year-old will likely undergo an MRI on Thursday.

Huge blow for Mavs

In 22 games this season, Doncic has averaged 28.1 points, 8.3 boards and 7.8 assists.

He is shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from long range.

Dallas fell to 19-11 with their recent loss against the Wolves.

Doncic has been plagued by injuries all season, missing two straight games last week and five consecutive in late November. 

“It stings for sure for all of us,” said star guard Kyrie Irving.

“Praying for Luka just to have a speedy recovery. However long the timetable is, we’re going to have to adjust. It’s just the nature of the business. Hopefully, he just takes his time and comes back when he’s ready.”