Luka Doncic (calf) could be out for extended period, sources say

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DALLAS -- After losing Luka Doncic to a strained left calf, an injury that sources told ESPN could sideline the superstar for an extended period of time, the Mavericks' bid for a Christmas miracle comeback fell just short.

The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the American Airlines Center with a 105-99 win Wednesday after the Mavs whittled a 28-point second-half deficit to a one-possession margin in the final minute.

That was no consolation for a Dallas squad that is bracing for its perennial MVP candidate to miss several games. Doncic is expected to undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of his calf strain, sources said.

"It stings for sure for all of us," said…