Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered an unexpected wrist injury against the Pelicans, and Jason Kidd provided the first update on his status on Wednesday night.

Dallas improved to 4-1 in games where Luka Doncic has not played this year, as Doncic missed the contest due to a right wrist sprain. The Mavs' success despite Doncic's absence has been important, and after the game Kidd explained how Dallas is finding ways to win.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has repeatedly shown the ability to bring out the best in players, especially unheralded role players.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd provided an update on Dallas' injured guard Luka Doncic after the star lead initiator was injured against New Orleans on November 19.

Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson are among the Dallas Mavericks set to miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a crucial update on Doncic while speaking to reporters before tip-off.

The New York Knicks are in Dallas for the fourth game of their road trip. Here's the latest on Luka Doncic's injury status.

Luka Doncic will not play the Mavericks’ next game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday due to a right wrist injury.

The Dallas Mavericks have been without superstar point guard Luka Doncic for their last three games, and that streak will continue against the New York Knicks. A right wrist sprain will keep Doncic out of Wednesday night's contest, per the NBA's injury report.

Dallas, who used to struggle without the point guard, are 4-1 this season when the star has not played. There was a time when a cold for Luka Doncic was pneumonia for the Mavericks. The team was unable to cope with the absence of their star player and accumulated defeats in games in which they did not know what to play without their compass.