The Mavericks are adjusting to life without Luka Doncic after the All-NBA guard suffered a calf injury on Christmas Day.

The doubleheader showcased the two "most-streamed NFL games ... a number of basketball stars being injured or absent, the NBA averaged 5.2 million viewers for its most-watched Christmas in five ...

And even with George Pickens back after missing three games with a hamstring ... of the compelling matchups the Association has historically served up on Christmas. Now? Pretty much a ghost ...