Dallas Mavericks: Kristaps Porzingis out with meniscus tear

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis out for the remainder of Clippers series with a meniscus tear

The Dallas Mavericks have been without Kristaps Porzingis in their last two games. Luka Doncic had a 43-point triple-double including the game-winning 3-pointer to propel the Mavs in game four. Things did not go well in game five without their second star.

Dallas fans were hoping the Unicorn could recover in time for game six. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle never seemed optimistic. The team continued to call it right knee soreness. Porzingis missed ten games in January with an injury to that knee.

Supporters finally got a definitive update on KP’s injury. Let us take a look at the latest.

Kristaps Porzingis out for the remainder of Dallas Mavericks series vs. Clippers with a meniscus tear

Mavs Public Relations sent out the following tweet on Friday afternoon.

The Mavericks will have to win two straight games without Porzingis to keep their season alive. That will be no easy task against one of the best teams in the NBA in the LA Clippers. Dallas will need some heroics from Luka Doncic to have any chance.

KP is in the first year of a max contract. The Mavericks are wise to be smart with their star. Knee injuries are becoming a bit of a problem, though. Porzingis tore his left ACL in Feb. 2018. The Mavericks attempted to be cautious this season, but knee issues cropped up on a few occasions. Keeping the Unicorn healthy will be among the top priorities for the Mavs next season.

Fans got word that game six will take place on Sunday afternoon. It will be one nobody wants to miss. The pressure will be on Luka and the Mavericks. Expect the 21-year-old superstar to respond handsomely on Aug. 30. Do not miss it.