Will Luka Doncic play tonight in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics? What is a thoracic contusion?

The Dallas Mavericks are down 1-0 to the Boston Celtics going into tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals and Luka Doncic has been listed in the injury report.

Dane ArlauckasdfinesttweetsUpdate: Jun 9th, 2024 17:38 EDT0

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The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to even the NBA Finals after getting blown out by the Celtics in Game 1 on Thursday night in Boston. Tonight they are back at TD Garden looking to rebound but their top rebounder, scorer and assist man is dealing with a multitude of injuries although it appears Luka Doncic will play.

Another injury added to Luka’s list

The Slovenian has been battling injuries all post season but hasn’t missed a game yet, but that could change tonight. A knee sprain and a bummed ankle has hobbled him, but hasn’t hindered his play during the playoffs. Now it appears he is dealing with another injury that could potentially keep him out of tonight’s game.

He was originally listed as probable to play in Game 2, but that status was downgraded to questionable this afternoon as he continues to deal with what doctors are calling a thoracic contusion which is an injury to the chest. According to Study.com “A (thoracic) contusion is an injury to the chest that does not break the skin but leaves bruising or damage to local tissue and blood vessels.

Luka Doncic has been downgraded from probable to questionable due to a thoracic contusion. pic.twitter.com/faQKDliAz8

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