Doncic (heel) out for Mavs' game vs. Clippers

Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Thursday's home game against the LA Clippers because of a left heel contusion.

The injury prevented Doncic from practicing the previous two days.

Mavs co-star Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable because of right shoulder soreness but returned to practice Wednesday.

The Mavs (17-9) have managed to go 5-1 in games Doncic has sat out this season.

Doncic is coming off his best performance of the season, a 45-point, 11-rebound, 13-assist triple-double in Sunday's road win over the Golden State Warriors.

He is averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 2.1 steals.

Doncic (heel) out for Mavs' game vs. Clippers

Doncic (heel) out for Mavs' game vs. Clippers

Doncic (heel) out for Mavs' game vs. Clippers

Doncic (heel) out for Mavs' game vs. Clippers

Doncic (heel) out for Mavs' game vs. Clippers