Luka Doncic has continued to be a strong force for the Mavericks, and a temporary injury setback will not stop him from making an impact. Through his first nine games of the 2024-25 season, the 25-year-old averages 28.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.

Doncic was playing the second game of a back-to-back when he got hurt, and the first game was uncharacteristic of the perennial All-Star. He scored 15 points on just 5-of-22 shooting against the Jazz on Monday, though the Mavericks were still able to gut out a win.

The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center on Wednesday night. It has been a 4-3 start to the season for Dallas through their first seven games, as they are looking to bounce back after a loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday.