Is Mavericks’ Luka Doncic playing vs. Clippers? Latest playoff injury update

Doncic is listed as questionable for Game 4 due to right knee soreness. Tim Hardaway Jr., who missed Friday’s game with an ankle injury, has been upgraded to doubtful. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is out with an ankle injury.

Again, Kidd sounded confident while speaking to reporters on Saturday. He did not give Doncic an official status for Sunday’s game, but barring a setback it would be surprising to see Luka not play.

One important element of Doncic’s game is his toughness. He wants to be on the floor regardless of the circumstances.

From a performance standpoint, Doncic has yet to have any jaw-dropping performances in the 2024 postseason. He’s certainly had some clutch moments, and the Mavericks would not be leading 2-1 in the series without him.

Of course, Doncic’s standards are quite high. He’s still had a pair of 30-plus point games and he is consistently helping out in other areas as well. In fact, Luka’s impressive defensive effort has been one of the primary storylines in the series.

Luka Doncic is doing what it takes to win games. He understands when it is time to be aggressive on offense, but he’s also more than willing to find an open teammate.

Game 4 projects to be a competitive affair. Los Angeles is going to challenge Dallas, as the Clippers will obviously want to avoid a 3-1 series deficit. Meanwhile, the Mavericks will attempt to utilize their momentum on Sunday.

When it comes to the question of if Luka Doncic is playing tonight vs. the Clippers, the answer is currently uncertain.