Dallas will face the defending champion Boston Celtics for the first of two matchups in a 12-day period on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic will miss the game against the Boston Celtics due to a calf injury. With multiple key players, including Klay Thompson and Dwight Powell, also dealing with injuries, Dallas faces significant challenges in maintaining their competitive stance in the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic remains sidelined for the game against the Timberwolves this Wednesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.