Is Luka Doncic playing tonight against Utah Jazz? Latest on 5x NBA All-Star's status (Nov. 14)

Luka Doncic is on the Dallas Mavericks' injury report for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The five-time NBA All-Star has appeared on it for the first time this season. Doncic is dealing with a left knee contusion. He's probable to play against Utah. Unless his status gets downgraded to questionable or doubtful, Doncic should be able to suit up.

He's been available for all 11 games, averaging 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.9 assists, shooting on 42/32/79 splits. The Mavericks are 5-6. Doncic's production seems great on paper, but his impact hasn't been close to what it was last year. He's not been as efficient, especially in the clutch, and that has resulted in the Mavericks sub .500 start.

In his last three games, Doncic is 2 of 7 from the floor in the last three minutes of a game when leading or trailing by three points and 1 of 5 from 3-point range. He's also committed four turnovers. Dallas has lost those games and is 2-4 in its last six.

Doncic will hope to find his rhythm soon and help Dallas string a momentum-shifting stretch.

Luka Doncic stats vs. Utah Jazz

Luka Doncic has played 17 games against the Utah Jazz, averaging 26.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists, shooting 44.5%, including 36.1% from 3-point range. Doncic holds a 10-7 record against the Jazz.

Doncic and the Mavericks have already faced the Jazz once this season on Oct. 27. He had a forgettable outing, tallying just 15 points.

Nevertheless, he had nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals. The Mavericks won 110-102. Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson stepped up their scoring with 23 and 18 points, respectively.

How to watch Luka Doncic in action during Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz?

NBA TV will televise the Dallas Mavericks-Utah Jazz game. KJZZ and KFAA will provide coverage in local regions. NBA League Pass will be an online streaming option for fans abroad to watch this game live from 9:00 p.m. ET onwards.

Despite their ongoing struggles, the Mavericks are -9.5-point favorites. They have the better roster, and the Jazz have an even worse record at 2-8.