Is Luka Doncic playing tonight against Utah Jazz? Latest injury update for 5x NBA All-Star (Nov. 30)

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has received a status upgrade amid his injury absence. The five-time NBA All-Star is upgraded to doubtful ahead of the team's matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Doncic has missed the past four games with a right wrist sprain injury. Unless there are last-minute upgrades, he will likely miss his fifth consecutive game.

A doubtful status means a player is unlikely to suit up. However, per the injury protocol, the Mavericks are obligated to provide the apt injury update. The Mavericks have done well in Doncic's absence, and it certainly shouldn't hurt them against the lowly Jazz.

They have gone 4-1 without their best player this season, winning games against top teams like the OKC Thunder, the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks. Kyrie Irving and the rest of the group have handled business as expected, and the Mavericks are expected to win again without Doncic.

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Luka Doncic stats vs. Utah Jazz

Luka Doncic has played 18 games against the Utah Jazz. He has 10 wins. Doncic has averaged 27.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists on 45/36/75 shooting splits. Doncic played two of the Mavericks' games this season against the Jazz. He averaged 26.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 8.5 rpg, shooting 38.3%, including 22.7% from 3. The Mavericks went 1-1 in those games.

Doncic has struggled with his efficiency throughout the season. While he has averaged 28.1 ppg, the star guard is shooting a measly 43.5%, including 32.4% from 3.

Kyrie Irving will again have to shoulder most of the team's offensive burden in Luka Doncic's absence. The Mavericks will also expect P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall to continue their solid runs to get another win as Doncic continues his road to recovery.

How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz?

KFAA and KJZZ will provide local coverage of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz. Fans outside Dallas, Utah and the U.S. can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Delta Center, Utah's home floor. The Mavericks are 11-8 on the season, while the Jazz are 4-14.

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Arhaan Raje is an Assistant Content Manager and Senior Writer with Sportskeeda's NBA/WNBA team with four years of experience.

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