Dallas Mavericks’ superstar, Luka Doncic, suffered a setback in his stellar performance as his streak of seven consecutive triple-doubles was snapped due to left hamstring soreness during a game against the Golden State Warriors. Doncic managed to score 21 points, gather 9 rebounds, and dish out 3 assists before leaving the game early.
The Mavericks announced that Doncic would not be returning to the game after exiting early with the left hamstring injury. It was evident that his hamstring was bothering him as he had a heating pad on it prior to entering the game and he winced in pain after an awkward landing following an alley-oop to center Daniel Gafford.
Coach Jason Kidd made the decision to take Doncic out of the game as soon as he signaled that his hamstring was tight. Doncic immediately headed to the locker room for further evaluation and treatment. Kidd was unsure if Doncic would be able to travel with the team to Oklahoma City for their next game due to the injury.
Despite the unfortunate injury, Doncic managed to set NBA records during his streak of triple-doubles, including the most consecutive triple-doubles with 35 or more points and 30 or more points. On the bright side, Luka Gafford continued his impressive streak of 33 consecutive field goal attempts made over five games, with a standout performance against the Warriors.
As the Mavericks continue their winning streak and navigate through Doncic’s injury, the team remains focused on their goal of winning games. Gafford emphasized the importance of staying focused on the team’s success and not get caught up in personal achievements.
The setback due to Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury may have ended his impressive streak, but it serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional athletes often face. The Mavericks must now regroup and adjust their strategy as they move forward without their star player in the upcoming games.
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