Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Mavericks vs Warriors injury update for March 22

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has missed five straight games with a thigh injury, but he continues to improve. The 24-year-old suffered the injury on March 8. He is finally back to practicing and nearing a return.

The Mavericks have their biggest game of the season on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center as the defending champion Golden State Warriors visit Dallas. The Dubs are a half-game up on the Mavs coming into the contest, and the season series is tied at one game apiece. The victory on March 22 is like two in the standings, and it is a must-win for both sides. The winner of the playoff rematch will put that time in the driver's seat to avoid the Play-In Tournament.

Will Luka be back? Who else is on the injury report for the Mavericks? When can fans expect number 77 to return? Here is a look at all those answers.

Luka Doncic injury status for Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors on March 22

Doncic was listed as questionable with a left thigh strain before being upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. He will play on Wednesday night against the Warriors after missing five straight games

Dallas Mavericks' full injury report vs Golden State Warriors on March 22

Kyrie Irving (foot) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) were ruled out for Wednesday's game. Both had been listed as questionable. Irving re-injured his foot on Monday night against the Grizzlies, and THJ was a late add to the injury report. Markieff Morris will return after missing three straight games with a knee injury.

The Warriors ruled out Andrew Wiggins (personal), Andre Iguodala (wrist), Gary Payton II (adductor), and Ryan Rollins (foot) for the March 22 showdown in Dallas. Draymond Green (wrist) and Kevon Looney (back) are listed as probable and expected to play.

Luka Doncic injury history

Luka has missed 15 games this season. It has been five straight with this thigh injury, but fans can see what has caused him to miss time throughout his NBA career here.

When is Luka Doncic coming back?

Luka will be back on Wednesday night and not a moment too soon. It is the biggest game of the season, and MFFLs should expect the 24-year-old to put up massive numbers against the Dubs.

Dallas Mavericks' next 5 opponents

The Mavs have ten games left in the regular season. They play two at home before a five-game road trip against Eastern Conference foes. Dallas wraps up the season with three games at home, including the season finale on April 9 against the rival Spurs.

Here is a closer look at the Mavericks’ next five games after Wednesday night’s playoff rematch with the Dubs.

Friday, March 24 vs Charlotte Hornets at 7:30 p.m. CT

Sunday, March 26 at Charlotte Hornets at 12:00 p.m. CT

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