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Injury Report: Mavs' Doncic Out Indefinitely
Key Points
* Luka Doncic suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee during the Mavs' game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
* The injury is expected to sideline Doncic for an indefinite period of time.
* The Mavs are currently 13-15 and in ninth place in the Western Conference.
Timeline of Events
* Doncic left the game in the third quarter after colliding with Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram.
* He underwent an MRI on Thursday which revealed the sprained MCL.
* The Mavs have not yet announced a timetable for Doncic's return.
Impact on the Mavs
* Doncic is the Mavs' leading scorer and assists leader.
* His absence will be a major blow to the team's offense.
* The Mavs will need to find a way to replace Doncic's production in order to remain competitive.
Outlook
* The Mavs are still expected to be a playoff contender this season.
* However, Doncic's injury could make it more difficult for them to reach their goals.
* The Mavs will need to stay healthy and get contributions from other players in order to succeed without Doncic.
