Luka (knee bruise) to miss Mavs game vs. OKC

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will sit out Sunday evening's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee contusion.

It's the second game of a back-to-back for the Mavs.

Doncic has been dealing with the knee contusion since Tuesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Doncic, a first-team All-NBA selection the last five seasons, is off to a slow start by his standards after missing the preseason due to a calf contusion. He's averaging 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists while shooting 42.5% from the floor and 32.1% from 3-point range.

He said he felt "a little bit less" than 100% after Saturday's home win over the San Antonio Spurs, which snapped a four-game losing streak for the Mavs.

"It's a matter of time," Doncic said. "Just there's not a lot of time to rest. But I'll get better for sure. I promise."

Luka (knee bruise) to miss Mavs game vs. OKC

Luka (knee bruise) to miss Mavs game vs. OKC

Luka (knee bruise) to miss Mavs game vs. OKC

Luka (knee bruise) to miss Mavs game vs. OKC

Luka (knee bruise) to miss Mavs game vs. OKC