The Dallas Mavericks face one of their biggest challenges of the NBAseason as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. However, fans will notice that the matchup comes without one of their standout stars, Luka Dončić , who will be unavailable.
When do Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers play?
The match will be this Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Mexico and 7:30 p.m. (ET)at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Why isn’t Luka Dončić playing?
The Slovenian star is suffering from a torn left calf muscle , which will keep him out of action for a long period of time. According to the latest medical updates, Dončić could return in about a month , although his recovery process has been slow. It has been reported that he has been using a scooter to get around, as he has difficulty putting weight on his left foot.
Kyrie Irving also out
The impact of Dončić’s absence is compounded by the loss of Kyrie Irving , who is also out for at least a week or two due to a back issue , specifically a herniated disk.
Adding to this is the loss of Daniel Gafford, who suffered a sprained ankle during the Mavericks’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies last Monday.