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The Dallas Mavericks have finally been able to put the pieces together to string along a couple of good games to improve their season record. After going on a seven-game winning streak, the Boston Celtics were the one to hand the Mavericks their first loss of this new year and snap their winning streak. However, things would?ve gone much differently if Mavericks star player Luka Doncic were healthy enough to play.

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Luka Doncic only played 31 minutes in the loss to the Celtics. And Boston made the most of Doncic missing time off the floor as they defeated Dallas 95-124. Yet Doncic still was the team?s leading scorer in the game with 23 points.

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Luka Doncic may need a breather

Doncic recently gave his take on having breathing issues while playing the Celtics. He said, ?A little sick, probably. Just allergies, so I?ve been taking some medicine. I felt way better, especially today. Yesterday was a little worse.?

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The Mavericks recently defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in their last matchup and are now set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in back-to-back games. To that, Doncic said, ?I?ve been playing with a sore ankle, so we?ll see.?

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Fans are not happy with Mavericks owner Mark Cuban for not looking out for their star player?s health.

A fan tweeted, ?They?re killing my boy over there in Texas! Give that man a break cz the day he gets injured you are a G-league team Ah and good job @mcuban for surrounding the best talent in the league with the worst roster possible you suck.?

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Another fan commented, ?Luka Doncic is grabbing at his chest and breathing super heavy every time he goes up and down the court. After this week in the NFL, you HAVE to take him off the court.?

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Here are some more reactions from Twitter:

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Fans were seemingly worried for the Mavericks’ star player and urged the team?s front office to take him off the floor.

Can the Mavericks afford to lose their star?

Luka Doncic is leading the team in points, assists, and rebounds this season. And the Mavericks cannot afford to lose their star player this season. Christian Wood is the next-highest scorer on the team averaging 17.9 PPG so far.

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If the Slovenian basketball star ends up suffering something major, the Mavericks’ season will go downhill really fast. Do you think the Mavericks? front office should give Luka some rest?

Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.

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