Is Luka Doncic playing today against Minnesota Timberwolves? Latest as All-Star makes injury report for Christmas Day clash (Dec. 25)

Luka Doncic is on the Dallas Mavericks' injury report ahead of their Christmas Day showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The five-time NBA All-Star is listed as probable, citing a left heel contusion. Doncic missed two consecutive games with the ailment last week before returning against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.

He looked in good shape, tallying 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on 52.6% shooting in 30 minutes, leading the Mavericks to a 132-108 win. Doncic will likely suit up again. A probable status means the possibility of him playing against the Timberwolves is higher than sitting it out.

Doncic has missed eight games, two because of his heel issue and the other six citing a wrist injury. The Mavericks superstar has averaged 28.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.1 assists on 46/35/77 splits in 21 outings.

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Luka Doncic stats vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Luka Doncic has averaged 24.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg and 7.4 apg in 16 games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting 43.6%, including 28.0% from 3. He's been on the winning side 10 times. When the teams last met on Oct. 28 this season, Doncic scored 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on 37.0% shooting in a 120-114 win.

Doncic is favored to score under 29.5 points, slightly below his season-scoring average. However, the projection is 27.5 points (per Covers.com), above his last scoring total against the Timberwolves.

In seven games through December, Luka Doncic has averaged 30.3 points on 52/40/74 splits, breaking out of his early-season slump.

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How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Christmas Day game?

The Minnesota Timberwolves-Dallas Mavericks Christmas Day showdown will be televised on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+. Viewers outside the U.S. can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 2:30 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center, the Mavericks' homecourt.

Dallas is favored to win this 2024 Western Conference finals rematch. The Mavericks enter this clash 19-10, including eight wins in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are 14-14, winning six of their 10 previous games. They are on a three-game losing streak.