When the Phoenix Suns visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, it’s possible that two of its biggest players won’t be there. Kyrie Irving is questionable due to a sprained right thumb, and Luka Doncic is questionable due to lower back discomfort.
Also on the injury list for Dallas is Dante Exum (right plantar strain) and Seth Curry (left ankle sprain) – both questionable.
Regarding Phoenix, Damion Lee (knee) and Bol Bol (right foot sprain) are out, and Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness) is questionable. With three straight losses for Dallas, the Suns head into Wednesday having won their previous six games.
In their previous meeting, which took place over Christmas, the Mavericks defeated Phoenix 128-114, with 50 points from Doncic.
Kyrie Irving speaks about himself and Luka Doncic
Doncic did suit up for Dallas on Monday, where he finished with 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists. On Monday, Irving took the court against Boston as well and finished with 23 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Kyrie said,
“At this point in his career, in my career, particularly talking about me and Luka, it’s about how we galvanize the rest of the group,”
“We help each other grow as people, and then the basketball part is the easy part. I needed mentors when I was growing up in the league, so I feel like that’s the role I play here, being a very young mentor to Luka [and] to all our guys. Because I’ve seen a lot, I’ve done a lot. I failed at the highest level, I succeeded at the highest level, and I want to get back to that place.”
