Luka Doncic is a listed as questionable for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals with knee soreness.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd to reporters ahead of the Sunday's matchup that Doncic would be a game-time decision to play in the Mavericks' first home game of the Conference finals against the MinnesotaTimberwolves.
According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, Kidd said the injury wasn't a setback and that Doncic would go through his normal pre-game workout before the team determines whether he's available to play.
Luka Doncic remains a game-time decision. Jason Kidd says his status will be determined based on his workout. pic.twitter.com/PN3thb9RBv
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Doncic has dealt with knee soreness throughout the postseason and has repeatedly been seen adjusting a sleeve that covers his knee. Doncic has played the second-most minutes of any player during the playoffs and at least 39 minutes in every game despite the soreness.
The Mavericks lead the Western Conference finals 2-0 after they won Games 1 and 2 on the road in Minnesota. The Mavericks opened as 3.5-point favorites but are as down to 1-point favorites at various sportsbooks, according to Action Network's public betting data. Based on that data, the Timberwolves are the getting the majority of betting tickets (65%) entering Game 3.
