Luka Doncic's Latest Injury Status For Game 4 In Utah

The Utah Jazz are hosting the Dallas Mavericks for Saturday's Game 4 contest in Salt Lake City

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For the game, All-Star Luka Doncic remains listed as questionable as of 11:30 Eastern Time

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He has been out with a calf injury, and has yet to play in a game so far in the series

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The intriguing part is the fact that the Mavs have a 2-1 series lead over the Jazz without their best player

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Doncic is the only true star on the team, but the role players have all stepped up in his absence

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They played a close Game 1 (but lost)

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The last two games were roaring to win, including Game 3 when they were 8 point road underdog.

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The Mavs have lost in the first-round of the playoffs in each of the two times

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They have made the postseason since Doncic was drafted

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They appear to be on the verge of another disappointing postseason after a really strong regular season

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They had the best record in the NBA last season

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They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the playoffs.

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