Dallas Mavericks fans, hold on to your hats and your stat sheets—Luka Dončić is officially taking a breather. The Slovenian sensation, who has been doing his best impersonation of a basketball Swiss Army knife, is out for at least a week with a right wrist sprain. Yes, the same wrist that has been dishing out no-look passes and launching three-pointers like it’s a game of NBA 2K.
The injury reportedly happened during Tuesday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. While the Mavericks walked away with an emphatic 132-91 victory, Luka walked away with a wrist that apparently said, “No more hooping for now.”
To make matters even spicier, Luka came into the game already nursing a knee issue. Apparently, his body is trying to keep him humble by reminding him he’s mortal. But here’s the kicker: neither injury seemed to slow him down that night. He casually dropped 26 points, snagged five rebounds, dished out five assists, swiped three steals, and even threw in a block for good measure. Someone get this man a cape—or maybe just an ice pack.
A Break for Luka, a Spotlight for Kyrie
With Luka sidelined until at least Thanksgiving, the Mavericks are handing the keys to Kyrie Irving. Kyrie, who’s no stranger to being the guy, now has to be the guy. And let’s be real, Kyrie in the spotlight is like a cat in a laser pointer factory—unpredictable, entertaining, and occasionally chaotic.
The Mavericks currently sit at 8-7, hanging precariously in 10th place in the Western Conference. That’s the NBA equivalent of “not bad, but could be better.” In a conference that’s more crowded than a Black Friday sale, every win matters. Kyrie better lace up those sneakers tight, because the West isn’t going to wait for Luka to get back.
Thanksgiving With a Side of Anxiety
The big question now is how quickly Luka can return. A week off might sound short, but in NBA time, it’s an eternity. The Mavs will play at least four games during Luka’s absence, which means every dribble, pass, and shot will be scrutinized by fans and analysts alike.
Of course, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so maybe Luka can use this time to reflect, rest, and try not to murder the turkey with his dominant hand. Here’s hoping he comes back stronger, with a wrist ready to take on the NBA grind.
For now, Mavs fans will have to watch Kyrie lead the charge and hope he keeps the ship afloat. As for Luka? Let’s just say his wrist might need more rest than a phone battery after a full day on TikTok.
Stay tuned, Dallas. The drama is just getting started.
4o