Luka Dončić Injured, Out for Mavericks vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Mavs Star to Sit, Thunder Aim to Continue Win Streak

Dallas Faces Thunder Without Leading Scorer

NBA fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face off, as the Dallas Mavericks announced that Dončić will miss Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee injury.

Dončić, the reigning Western Conference Player of the Week, is averaging 33.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game this season. He is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the league, and his absence will be a major blow to the Mavericks.

The Thunder, meanwhile, are coming off a 120-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. They have won four of their last five games and are now 13-12 on the season.

Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season. He is one of the most promising young players in the league, and he will be looking to lead the Thunder to another victory on Friday.

The Mavericks will be without their leading scorer and playmaker, but they still have plenty of talent on their roster. Kristaps Porziņģis is averaging 21.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 19.8 points per game.

The Thunder will be looking to take advantage of Dončić's absence and continue their winning ways. They have a talented roster led by Gilgeous-Alexander, and they will be confident in their ability to beat the Mavericks without their star player.

The game between the Mavericks and Thunder will tip off at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, December 9th.