Ahead of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will likely play on Christmas Day. Despite scoring a team-high 27 points in the Mavs' 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic is dealing with a left heel contusion that led to his name popping up on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup.

The Mavericks have a couple of players who will also make their Christmas Day debuts. Washington and Gafford, who were acquired in separate trades last season with the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, will play when the regular season lights are brightest for the first time in their careers.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks will face off in Texas. For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports (u