Mavericks’ Irving ruled out, Dončić questionable vs. Warriors
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Mavericks’ Irving ruled out, Dončić questionable vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Dallas Mavericks will be without at least one half of their two-headed monster, and they might not have the other half when they face the Warriors at Chase Center on Saturday night.
Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for a 12th straight game due to right heel contusion, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd announced roughly 90 minutes before tip-off. Dallas has gone 5-6 in the previous 11 games the NBA All-Star guard has missed with the ailment.
NBA MVP candidate Luka Dončić, on the other hand, is listed as questionable with left quad soreness and will go through pregame warmups before his game status is determined.
Luka Doncic will warm up pregame before a decision is made on his availability vs Warriors, per Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd
— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) December 31, 2023
Seth Curry (illness) and Maxi Kleber (toe dislocation) both were ruled out by Kidd.
Warriors center Kevon Looney, who has played in 223 consecutive games, has been cleared to play Saturday despite being listed as questionable on Friday due to an illness.
Reserve guard Gary Payton II will make his return to the Warriors rotation after missing the last 13 games with a torn calf.
The Warriors are looking to bounce back after a deflating home loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, while the Mavericks are looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
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