Luka Doncic Cleared to Play in Crucial Mavericks-Rockets Matchup

Dallas Mavericks Seek Offensive Balance as Houston Rockets Aim for NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Round

Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks' All-NBA guard, has been cleared to play in the upcoming game against the Houston Rockets after sustaining a left thumb sprain.
The Mavericks are hoping to rectify their recent offensive imbalance, where Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Tim Hardaway Jr. combined for 63 of the Mavericks' 91 shot attempts against the Clippers.
The Rockets, who are leading the league in defensive rating, are on an eight-game homecourt winning streak after their 105-86 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Rookie center Dereck Lively II, known for his defensive mindset, may return to the Mavericks' lineup against the Rockets after missing a game due to a lower back contusion.
With a victory over the Mavericks, the Rockets could secure a spot in the NBA in-season tournament knockout round.