Mavericks likely to rest Luka Doncic against Minnesota

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (quad) ruled out vs. Minnesota tonight. It’s the second straight back-to-back that Doncic has been given a game off during a month in which he’s put up monster numbers while carrying a massive workload. – 3:07 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
For Mavs at Timberwolves tonight, Luka is out (left quad soreness). No other new injuries listed for Dallas. Kyrie and Kleber remain out. – 3:05 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks guards Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving out vs. Minnesota Timberwolves dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:59 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks will start their three-game trip without Luka Doncic.
mavs.com/mav-wolve-prim… – 2:47 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Britt and I were just talking about how while, yes, the Wolves have caught a lot of teams resting a star against them — like Luka tonight — they also haven’t blown any of those games. They’ve won them. Something they did not do last year.
It’s not a sexy accomplishment, but it… – 1:41 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Dončić (left quad) is expected to miss tonight’s game at Minnesota, per @TheSteinLine.
The second night of a back-to-back games for the Mavericks after an at-home loss vs. the Cavs. pic.twitter.com/qXL5WFZvyM – 1:32 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Dallas’ Luka Dončić (left quad) is expected to miss tonight’s game at Minnesota, league sources say.
It’s the second night of a back-to-back for the Mavericks after a rough fall-from-ahead loss at home to a depleted Cleveland team.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 1:27 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Some Luka notes w H/T to @jkubatko
Luka has a 13 game streak of at least 25-5-5 tying his own franchise record. He is the only person in the last 50 yrs to do this (Kareem was the last) Big O had 30 gm streak
He has 20 30-5-5 games which is 5 more than thr next closest (Embiid) – 1:07 PM

Zach Kram @zachkram
Estimated Plus-Minus leaders this season:
1. Embiid
2. SGA
3. Jokic
4. Giannis
5. Luka
6. LeBron
7. DERRICK WHITE
8. Haliburton
9. CHET
10. Davis
11. Kawhi – 12:20 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“It is on me” – Luka Doncic reacts to a disappointing fourth quarter leading to another home loss for the Dallas Mavericks #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:05 AM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MotorCityHoops and I podcasted!
The Five Topics:
-Pistons lose 27 straight. What now?
-Phoenix Suns are struggling. Panic button or calm?
-Why don’t people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks?
-Ja Morant back!
-Luka for MVP?
youtube.com/live/lqZSaHKBE… pic.twitter.com/ImChN3FaiR – 7:56 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo nears a triple-double in winning effort
Luka Doncic scored 39 points and Franz Wagner finished with 24 points but did not enjoy a win
#EuroWatch #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:29 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
It’s the season of giving but Luka Doncic does it with style
pic.twitter.com/1dCVkdcpSk – 4:23 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic was UPSET after Seth Curry missed the game-tying three-point attempt 😬
pic.twitter.com/CF82YwE0ZE – 2:55 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
How easy can Luka Doncic make this INSANE pass look? 😳
pic.twitter.com/7efKULapSW – 1:05 AM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @StefanVersusTex:
Luka Doncic’s big night couldn’t prevent late comeback as Cavaliers top Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:35 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Jarrett Allen’s ability to defend Luka Doncic tonight was easily the difference in this game. – 10:58 PM

Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Fantastic defense by the Cavs on the last possession of this Dallas game. Perfectly timed double by Jarrett Allen on Luka leaving him with very limited options. Nice short handed road win for the Cavs – 10:58 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic in the loss:
39 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
His 20th 30/5/5 game this season — nobody else has more than 15. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 10:57 PM

Rick Noland @RickNoland
Luka captain of all-whiner team. Sometimes it’s your fault dude – 10:49 PM

Rick Noland @RickNoland
Luka been awful – 10:46 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder tied an NBA season-best 4 turnovers tonight.
For reference, Luka Doncic averages 4 turnovers a game. – 10:38 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Players with a 25/10/15 game this season:
— Luka
— Jokic
— KD
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/MlpByBgzKc – 10:34 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LUKA DOES IT AGAIN 😱 pic.twitter.com/lygy5WtQKC – 9:23 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka is having one of the best stretches of offensive basketball by anyone in at least the last five years – 9:10 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Lively, Exum, Doncic
CLE starters: Okoro, Wade, Allen, Strus, Porter
7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 8:04 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Updates on questionable players for Mavs vs Cavs tonight:
Luka Doncic – available
Tim Hardaway Jr. – available
Josh Green – pending warm-ups, been out last 12 games with sprained right elbow – 6:48 PM

Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Luka will play for the Cavs tonight, Jason Kidd says. – 6:48 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic will play vs. Cavs tonight, per Jason Kidd. – 6:48 PM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MotorCityHoops and I are about to podcast! Come join us!
The Five Topics Today:
-Pistons lose 27 straight
-Phoenix Suns are struggling. What’s up there?
-Why don’t people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks?
-Ja Morant back!
-Luka for MVP?
youtube.com/live/lqZSaHKBE… pic.twitter.com/3rd97p33Yz – 4:36 PM