Mavericks optimist Luka Doncic's calf strain not serious - RealGM Wiretap #MavericksOptimistic #LukaDoncic #sCalf #StrainIs When Luka Doncic limped away in the Dallas Mavericks' season-ending win over the San Antonio Spurs, there were fears of the worst. After initial testing, the Mavericks are confident that Doncic's left calf strain is not serious. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd said after the game: "Tomorrow we'll know more and we'll go from there. Hopefully it won't be too serious." The Mavericks kick off the playoffs with Game 1 on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. ET. Dallas faced the Utah Jazz in the first round.