The Dallas Mavericks are focused on bouncing back after last night’s loss to the Heat. As they prepare for a pivotal back-to-back clash against the Hawks to keep their playoff hopes alive, let’s delve into their injury report to assess player availability for this crucial matchup.

Will Luka Doncic play against the Hawks? What does the injury report say?

When discussing the Mavericks’ injury report, the focus naturally shifts to their superstar, Luka Doncic. The Slovenian guard is set to miss the game against the Hawks due to a right wrist strain, an injury he sustained during a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite feeling discomfort early in the first quarter, Doncic powered through the game, finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Initially considered “nothing serious,” an MRI later revealed the extent of the injury, prompting the team to announce a re-evaluation in one week.

This setback comes as Doncic was attempting to return to the lineup after missing his first game of the season against the OKC Thunder due to a right knee bruise. So far this season, he has missed three games, and with this being his fourth, fans are understandably eager for updates on his recovery.

The Mavericks are also dealing with another injury concern: guard Dante Exum remains sidelined due to a right wrist injury. Exum sustained the injury during the team’s training camp in Las Vegas and subsequently underwent successful surgery on October 8. However, the team has yet to provide any updates regarding his recovery timeline.

On the Hawks’ side, their injury report includes center Cody Zeller, who is listed as out for personal reasons. The specifics behind his absence remain undisclosed. Zeller, who has yet to play this season, is recovering from a partially torn rotator cuff diagnosed earlier. Additionally, Seth Lundy continues to be ruled out due to a left ankle sprain that has sidelined him since the start of the 2024-25 campaign. Lundy made a brief appearance during the preseason opener against the Pacers, playing three minutes and scoring three points.

With the injury reports wrapped up, let’s take a closer look at the depth charts for both teams heading into this matchup.

Depth chart and potential lineups: Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks

Mavericks’ Depth Chart:

Hawk’s Depth Chart:

Please Note: DD and O means Day-to-day and Out, respectively.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks potential lineups could be:

Head-to-head records of the last 10 Mavericks-Hawks games

H2H analysis allows us to dive deeper, giving us a clearer pattern in their rivalry. It highlights trends, such as which team has a better edge in specific situations. Below, we list the last ten games between the Mavericks and Hawks (6-4 record).

Now we know who’s been dominating. Who do you think will win tonight? Do let us know your predictions in the comment section below.