As the Dallas Mavericks recover from their Game 1 loss ahead of Game 2 tonight, an obstacle stands in their way. A worrying development has emerged regarding star player Luka Doncic. In the most recent report from ESPN, Dončić’s status for tonight’s match has been reduced to “questionable”.

Doncic is reportedly suffering from a thoracic contusion, or simply put, an injury to the chest. Luka has been plagued by injuries throughout the post-season, dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. But the most recent problem—a thoracic contusion—raises even more questions. Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com claims that Dončić seemed to grab at his chest and ribcage area during the Mavs’ Saturday practice.

The injury was added to the report after Dončić was missing from the media portion of Dallas’ morning shoot-around today. Despite these physical obstacles, Dončić has been a vital player for the Mavericks. With 30 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist in 38 minutes, he had an outstanding stat line in Game 1. Dončić was initially considered a likely for Game 1, but his perseverance and tenacity have been demonstrated by his ability to play through injury.

His absence could spell a lot of trouble for Dallas. Without their star player, the Mavs might suffer a loss worse than that of Game 1. His presence is essential, especially in light of Kyrie Irving‘s underwhelming performance in Game 1; 12 points. The Mavericks’ chances of bouncing back are slim to none without Dončić.

This is a developing story…

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