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Mavs still unsure if rookie Luka Doncic will play against the Washington Wizards

DALLAS – After sitting out Sunday’s practice with a sore right ankle, Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic was back on the practice court Monday at the Lympo practice facilities.

However, the Mavs haven’t indicated for sure if the rookie from Slovenia will play in Tuesday’s home game against the Washington Wizards.

“I can’t tell you he’s going to play, 100 percent,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “But it’s encouraging.”

Doncic has taken the NBA by storm with his heady play, and he’s the Mavs’ leading scorer with 19.4 points per game. He’s also second on the team in rebounds (6.