Will Luka Doncic play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star's injury report (January 17, 2025)

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for the Dallas Mavericks’ upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be the 21st game that Doncic misses this season as a series of injuries have kept him sidelined. Doncic has only made 21 appearances this season and continues to recover from a calf strain he picked up during the Mavericks’ Christmas day fixture against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic will be reevaluated within the coming days.

When he’s healthy Doncic is one of the best players in the league and is a big reason behind the Mavericks being the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Before he got injured, Doncic was averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. However, the Mavericks are falling apart without him. Over the last 11 games, the team has a record of 3-8. They have also lost three in a row and lacking momentum won’t be pretty against an opponent like the OKC Thunder.

To make matters worse, the Mavericks might also be without Kyrie Irving who has been listed as questionable. Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum are also set to miss this fixture. Head coach Jason Kidd must be under all kinds of pressure right now as he tries to make the necessary adjustments to fix all the gaps in his lineup.


Without Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, the Mavericks will likely look toward Klay Thompson to lift a heavier load on offense. Thompson is averaging 13.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. While he is far from his all-star years, he can still step up when his team needs him. However, Thompson alone will not be enough to get over a tough opponent like the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder have only lost one out of their last 15 fixtures and are one of the best teams in the league. Without their best players on the floor, the Dallas Mavericks will undoubtedly struggle to keep up with OKC Thunder.

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When and where to watch the Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder game tonight (January 17, 2025)?

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. The match is set to kick off at 8:30 PM ET on January 17, 2025. Fans will be able to catch the action live on FanDuel Sports Network – Oklahoma and KFAA. Additionally, this match can also be streamed live through NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

How do you think the Dallas Mavericks have fared in the absence of Luka Doncic? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.