Mavs hopeful that Luka Doncic (ankle) will play Thursday vs. Bucks

Dallas is hopeful Luka Doncic can return Thursday against Milwaukee after missing the last five games due to left ankle soreness.

Source: Marc Stein (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Doncic has missed five consecutive games for the Mavs because of a nagging left ankle injury but the All-Star guard appears to be closing in on a return. If Doncic can't go Thursday vs. the Bucks, his next opportunity to take the court will be Christmas day vs. the Jazz.