The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to take on the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs without Luka Doncic. However, they recently revealed his expected status for Game 2 and their plan for the remainder of the series. ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski shared the latest update in regards to Doncic and the Mavericks on Friday.

“Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic (calf strain) will be out for Game 1 vs. Utah on Saturday and significant concern remains for his availability Monday in Game 2, sources tell ESPN. Mavs will play long game w/ injury and take it day-by-day after playing without him Saturday.”

We already knew Luka was ruled out for Game 1. However, the Game 2 update is new. It appears his status would be considered doubtful as of now. Perhaps an optimist may consider him questionable for Game 2. Nonetheless, the Mavericks plan moving forward will be to take things day-by-day. There is a chance that Doncic returns in this series since the team is not closing the door on a comeback.

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But he will surely not be at full health if he is able to make a return. But a less than 100 percent Luka Doncic is still extremely valuable.

Doncic posted MVP-caliber numbers once again in his fourth NBA season. He finished the regular campaign with 28.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. Additionally, he shot over 45 percent from the field and a career high 35.3 percent from beyond the arc. The Mavericks remain hopeful that Luka Doncic will return during this series with the Jazz.