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Mavericks vs Nuggets Injury Report: Big update on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s status ahead of tonight’s game

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic will remain out for this matchup.

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Dallas Mavericks (22-17) will take on the Denver Nuggets (23-15) in the crucial Tuesday matchup in the NBA. It will be the second game of a two-game series between the Western Conference heavyweights.

Dallas bounced back from a five-game losing streak to secure two straight wins in their four-game homestand. However, their two-game skid was snapped on Sunday with a 124-101 defeat to Nuggets.

On the flip note, the Denver Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak. Nuggets have won seven of their last 10 games and moved to fourth in the West.

Here, we break down the key injuries for each team and their potential impact on this clash.

Mavericks vs Nuggets Injury Report

Time: Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 9:30 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas
Local TV: KFAA, Altitude | Live Stream: fubo

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Dallas Mavericks injuries

Luka Doncic (PG) – Out
Kyrie Irving (PG) – Out
Dante Exum (G) – Out

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic will remain out for this matchup. The former is recovering from a lingering lumbar back sprain and is likely to return at the end of this month. Luka Doncic (left calf strain) participated in shooting drills during Saturday’s practice but his recovery will be longer.

Dante Exum (wrist) has been listed as out for Tuesday’s home game. Dallas will now depend on players like Tim Hardaway Jr., Dereck Lively II, and Klay Thompson to step up. Mavericks are 2-4 without Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.

Denver Nuggets injuries

Nikola Jokic (C) – Probable
Jamal Murray (PG) – Probable
Julian Strawther (G) – Probable
Aaron Gordon (PF) – Probable
Vlatko Cancar (SF) – Out
DaRon Holmes II (C) – Out

Nikola Jokic returned to the floor on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets and dropped a double-double against Mavs on Sunday. The 2024-25 MVP contender is probable for Tuesday’s game.

Aaron Gordon’s status has been upgraded after being “questionable” on Sunday. Jamal Murray is listed as probable alongside Julian Strawther. Vlatko Cancar (Knee) will be re-evaluated in 8 weeks after the surgery and DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) is sidelined for the entire season.

Mavericks vs Nuggets possible lineups

Mavericks: Spencer Dinwiddie, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Dereck Lively II

Nuggets: Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.