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The game concluded with much more at stake than just a single match. According to Shams Charania, a senior insider, concerns about Dončić are mounting. Reports indicate that he left the arena on crutches and would need to undergo an MRI the following Thursday. Given his history with similar injuries — particularly in that same calf — the Mavericks are reportedly bracing for the possibility of Dončić missing a significant number of games.
Notably, if Dončić misses 10 additional games this season, he risks becoming ineligible for both the MVP award and the All-NBA selections. With the Mavericks having a record of 6-2 in games without him this season, there exists a cautious sense of optimism, yet the organization is conscious of the long-term implications of his injury.