Mavericks list Luka Doncic (ankle sprain) as questionable for game 4
The Dallas Mavericks have listed Luka Doncic as questionable for Game 4 after the star sprained his ankle against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
Doncic is expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday.
Mavs are listing Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain) as questionable for Game 4 in the notes released by the team PR staff.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) August 22, 2020
Doncic injuries ankle, puts Game 4 in question
Doncic turned his ankle in the third quarter of Game 3 and continued playing, but looked to be in pain. He eventually left and did not return. He limped off to the locker room.
Afterward, he told reporters “it’s not that bad” and made sure to note it was not the ankle he’s had problems with in the past. In 30 minutes on the court he had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds.
"It's not that bad... it's a little sprained. We'll know more tomorrow."
Luka Doncic on his ankle injury sustained in game three. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/yD87eSG6nB— FOX Sports Southwest (@FOXSportsSW) August 22, 2020
The Clippers lead the series, 2-1, with Friday night’s 130-122 victory. Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 36 points. He nearly had a triple-double with nine rebounds and eight assists. Game 4 is Sunday afternoon.
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle appeared to hint after the game that Doncic might not play in that game. It would be a blow to a squad trying to avoid a detrimental series hole.
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