The Dallas Mavericks are in a prime position right now, leading the Utah Jazz 2-1 in their first-round series of the NBA Playoffs. The most impressive part? They've managed to dominate without Luka Doncic. However, the superstar will finally return to the fold for Game 4 on Saturday after missing the first three games due to a calf injury. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd detailed what Luka's minutes will look like.

Per Brad Townsend:

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Totally makes sense, but as Kidd said, it will come down to how Doncic feels. The Mavs guard hasn't played in a couple of weeks now and the team has to make sure they ease him in again. But, if Luka indeed feels great then hey, let him fly.

The Mavs are truly playing as a collective unit right now, with Jalen Brunson leading the way. The former Villanova star has scored 72 points in the last two contests and he's proving to be a budding star. Plus, Dallas is shooting the lights out against Utah, constantly exposing their lack of perimeter defense. The squad drained a ridiculous 22 triples in Game 2.

Getting Doncic back only makes the Mavs that much stronger and it would be no surprise to see him ball out from the get-go. Game 4 starts at 4:30 PM ET in Salt Lake City.