Is Luka Doncic playing today? Mavericks at Hornets injury update for March 26

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic let his frustrations boil over after the team’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. It was an ugly and inexcusable performance from a team fighting to make the playoffs, and the Mavs desperately need to bounce back if they plan on reaching the postseason.

The Mavericks get a rematch on Sunday afternoon, but they have to travel to Charlotte for this contest. It is a noon CT tipoff, so tune in early. Will Dallas be locked in at the start of a five-game road trip that will decide their playoff fate? The Hornets will again be shorthanded and are eliminated from postseason contention, but that did not matter on Friday night at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas needs Luka to lead the way on Sunday afternoon, but will it be enough? Here is a look at the latest injury report before glancing at what is ahead for the Mavs.

Luka Doncic injury status for Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets on March 26

Luka is not on the injury report, and he will again handle a monster workload on Sunday afternoon. Expect him to approach 40 minutes, and Dallas will need him to put up a massive stat line if they want to win in Charlotte.

Dallas Mavericks' full injury report vs Charlotte Hornets on March 26

Tim Hardaway Jr. will play on Sunday afternoon after missing the last two games with a non-COVID illness. The Mavs desperately need his shot-making and scoring punch on the wing, and fans should expect him to hit some key jumpers in Charlotte.

LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Cody Martin (knee) were ruled out on the NBA’s official injury report. Terry Rozier (foot) is listed as doubtful to face Dallas, and Kelly Oubre Jr. is questionable with a shoulder strain.

Luka Doncic's injury history

Luka Doncic looks healthy, but Dallas needs him to be more active on the defensive end of the floor on Sunday afternoon. Number 77 will want to put on a show with all his fans back home watching in primetime, so expect him to shine. Luka's thigh injury is a thing of the past, but fans can check out his full NBA injury history here.

Dallas Mavericks' next 5 opponents

The Mavs are just starting a five-game road trip on March 26. All five contests are against Eastern Conference foes, and Dallas needs every win if they are going to make the playoffs. They have just three games left after this trip, and all of them are at home. The Mavericks must close out the season strong or they will be lottery-bound in two weeks.

Here is a closer look at the Dallas Mavericks' next five games after Sunday afternoon’s matinee against the Hornets.

Monday, March 27 at Indiana Pacers at 6:00 p.m. CT

Wednesday, March 29 at Philadelphia 76ers at 6:30 p.m. CT

Saturday, April 1 at Miami Heat at 6:30 p.m. CT

Sunday, April 2 at Atlanta Hawks at 5:00 p.m. CT

Wednesday, April 5 vs. Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m. CT