Luka Doncic Shuts Down Reports That He Will Sit Out

Luka Doncic still believes the Dallas Mavericks can make magic this season. The team isn’t technically out of the playoff race. However, it will take a miracle for the Mavericks to grab a spot in the play-in tournament. The Mavericks have been a surprising failure after adding Kyrie Irving in the middle of the season. Dallas has been unable to stop any offensive threat that comes their way. But Doncic isn’t giving up. Despite what you may hear

According to Marc Stein, the Mavericks star isn’t done this season. Recent reports rumored that Doncic and Irving would be shutting it down for the rest of the season. Luka says those reports are not accurate. “When there’s still a chance [to reach the postseason], I’m going to play.” Doncic is of the thought that the Mavericks are still involved in important basketball. The Mavericks are just one spot out of the play-in tournament. As the Oklahoma City Thunder currently own the tenth seed. The Mavericks do not control their destiny. However, all they can do is win.

Luka Doncic Believes Mavericks Are Playoff Contenders

After practice today, Luka Dončić announced he’s playing Wednesday night against Sacramento:

“When there’s still a chance [to reach the postseason], I’m going to play.”

Dallas needs two more wins than OKC this week for a play-in spot.

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 4, 2023

So it hasn’t been the ideal season for the Mavericks. However, that doesn’t mean the team can’t find hope in dark times. The team has three games remaining. Their opponents include the Kings, Bulls, and Spurs. Oklahoma City has meetings with the Jazz and Grizzlies remaining. The Mavericks will need the Thunder to lose both of those games. As well as win their remaining three. The pressure is on. However, it does feel like the Thunder will feel the heat more than Dallas.

Luka Doncic isn’t giving up. Honestly, it makes sense that he wouldn’t. Yes, the team has a puncher’s chance at making the playoffs. But seeing your biggest star fight until the end is an even bigger story. The future of the Dallas Mavericks is unknown. The team will have many questions to answer this off-season. Including the futures of head coach Jason Kidd and Irving. The Mavericks still have an opportunity to build around Luka. However, time is running out. For the latest news in the NBA, stay with us here at HNHH.

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