Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month after suffering a left calf strain, ESPN reported late Thursday night.
The five-time All-Star hurt his calf during a 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. After straining it on what seemed like a minor play in the second quarter, Doncic went to the locker room and did not return for the second half.
Doncic had an MRI on Thursday and consulted with several experts about the injury.
Before leaving the game, the 25-year-old from Slovenia had 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes. ESPN reported that Doncic needed crutches to leave the arena.
The Mavericks will play again on Friday against the Phoenix Suns to start a four-game road trip. They will then face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday and finish the year with a game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
In 22 games this season, all of which he started, Doncic has averaged 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. He is shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from three-point range.
Doncic has dealt with injuries throughout the season, missing two consecutive games last week and five in a row in late November. He has missed a total of eight games so far.
With the loss on Wednesday, Dallas dropped to 19-11.
