There is increasing optimism that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will make his return to the lineup for Game 4 against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, sources told ESPN.
Once Doncic completes warm-ups without any setbacks on a left calf strain that has sidelined him since April 10, the plan will be for him to play limited minutes in his series debut, sources said. The Mavericks lead the series 2-1.
Doncic has been doing full-speed basketball activity since Tuesday, played 5-on-5 on Thursday and Friday and said he is not experiencing any pain or discomfort in his calf.