Mavericks' Luka Doncic (knee contusion) out vs. Thunder

What happened?

Dallas Mavericks All-Star guard Luka Doncic will miss Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left knee contusion, the team announced.

How did it happen?

Doncic suffered the injury late in the third quarter of Saturday's 113-100 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He collided with Pistons center Isaiah Stewart while driving to the basket and immediately grabbed his left knee.

What is the extent of the injury?

The Mavericks have not released any details on the severity of Doncic's injury, but he is considered day-to-day. He will be re-evaluated after Monday's game.

What does this mean for the Mavericks?

Doncic's absence is a major blow to the Mavericks, who are already without starting forward Dorian Finney-Smith (right adductor strain). Doncic is the team's leading scorer, rebounder, and assist man, and his absence will put a lot of pressure on the rest of the team to step up.

What's next?

The Mavericks will host the Thunder at the American Airlines Center on Monday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CST.