The stakes were much higher the last time the Mavericks played against the Los Angeles Clippers. A chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs was on the line, but not only that, both rosters looked vastly different as well.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd provided an update on Luka Doncic's injury, which has sidelined the star player from the NBA preseason.

Luka Doncic has yet to play this preseason due to a calf contusion he suffered in a workout prior to training camp. He tried to play through it in practice but reported tightness in it and the Dallas Mavericks decided to show caution by keeping him out.