Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic’s neck strain is already being described as “improved” today with two full days off ahead of Wednesday’s Game 5 vs. Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Series is tied 2-2.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: After shocking the world and taking the first two games on the road in their series vs. the Clippers, the Mavericks have cooled off while at home. Doncic, who suffered the neck strain in Game 3, will look to get as healthy as he can for Wednesday's decisive Game 5 in Los Angeles.