Overview
- Dončić left late in the second quarter against the 76ers with left hamstring soreness and was ruled out after logging 10 points, four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes.
- Head coach JJ Redick said medical staff held Dončić out and confirmed an MRI is scheduled, with his availability for the Warriors described as a game-time call pending results.
- Austin Reaves, in just his second game back from a left calf strain and on a minutes limit, scored 35 points in 25 minutes to lead a 119–115 comeback.
- Teammates voiced cautious optimism, with Reaves and Marcus Smart saying they hope the issue is minor as LeBron James contributed 17 points and 10 assists in the win.
- Context from insiders notes Dončić leads the NBA in scoring and has already missed eight games for leg issues, and a home-heavy stretch plus the approaching All-Star break could ease a short absence if imaging is favorable.