Mavericks’ Luka Doncic out vs. Timberwolves with sore quadriceps

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic was ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis due to left quadriceps soreness.

Doncic, 24, had 39 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals in Dallas' 113-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. It was his third straight game with at least 39 points, including a 50-point performance on Christmas Day against the Phoenix Suns.

A four-time All-Star, Doncic has team-best averages in points (33.7), assists (9.2) and rebounds (8.4) in 29 games this season.

Guard Kyrie Irving (heel) and forward Maxi Kleber (toe) were also ruled out for Thursday's game.