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Carlisle: playing ‘physical game’ means injuries are a fact of life for Doncic

SAN ANTONIO – The Mavericks got some reinforcements back on Tuesday.

Dorian Finney-Smith (right hip) was back in the starting lineup after missing two games.

They also had Luka Doncic in the lineup, although the all-star point guard was fighting through a right wrist problem, a left thumb issue and continued soreness in his right ankle.

Doncic has missed 13 games this season with a variety of ailments, but the stretch drive is posing considerable challenges to him as he fights through things.

“He gets hit a lot,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “And he got hit in the head the last game.