Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Mavericks at Hawks injury update for April 2
By Tyler Watts
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had a 42-point double-double on Saturday night in Miami, but his team lost to the Heat to slip to four games below .500 on the season. It has been an epic collapse from the Mavs, and they have to win out just to finish at .500. Nobody saw this coming, especially after their run to the conference finals last year.
The Mavericks travel to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Sunday evening. It is the final back-to-back of the season for Dallas and another crucial game. The Mavs are still just one game behind tenth in the Western Conference and the final Play-In Tournament spot. Atlanta is tied with the Raptors for eighth in the East, and they need a win on April 2 as well.
Will Luka play on the second night of a back-to-back set? Who sits out for the Mavericks in Atlanta? Get the latest here.
Luka Doncic’s status for Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks on April 2
Fans should expect Luka to play as he did not appear on the team's injury report ahead of Sunday's game. Dallas is still pushing to make the Play-In Tournament, and they have to win to keep their hopes alive.
Dallas Mavericks' full injury report at Atlanta Hawks on April 2
Frank Ntilikina missed two straight games with a knee sprain, and he remains questionable to play on Sunday night in Atlanta. He was the only Maverick no the official injury report.
De’Andre Hunter (knee) is out for the Hawks. He is the only player listed on their injury report ahead of Sunday’s game.
Luka Doncic's injury history
Doncic has sat out 15 times with multiple injuries, including missing several second nights of back-to-back sets. Fans can see his full NBA injury history here.
Dallas Mavericks' remaining regular season schedule
The Mavs play their final road game of the season on April 2. They wrap up the regular season with three games at home that will all be massive. Dallas could be playing for the final Play-In spot or to increase their lottery odds at this point. Here is a look at their remaining schedule.
Wednesday, April 5 vs. Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m. CT
Friday, April 7 vs. Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m. CT
Sunday, April 9 vs. San Antonio Spurs at 2:30 p.m. CT