Since Christmas, the Dallas Mavericks have been without their guiding light: guard Luka Doncic. Doncic strained his calf that day during the Mavericks' 105–99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Without him,

Doncic received an MRI on Saturday afternoon to assess the progress of a left calf strain, which has caused him to miss the last 15 games.

The Dallas Mavericks remain hopeful Luka Doncic will return before the All-Star break as he recovers from a left calf strain.