This archive report was first published on 22 August 2020.
On August 22, 2020, Luka Doncic etched his name in Dallas Mavericks history with the team's first-ever playoff triple-double. However, the Slovenian sensation's left ankle sprain in a 130-122 defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers stole the spotlight.
Doncic, 21, downplayed the severity of his injury, telling reporters, 'It's not that bad. A little sprain.'
Despite his optimism, Doncic will undergo an MRI exam on Saturday to determine the extent of the damage. Coach Rick Carlisle expressed uncertainty about Doncic's status for game four on Sunday, stating, 'Unsure of the exact severity of Luka's left ankle. We'll know more tomorrow. He did come back and try it, obviously, and wasn't moving great, so we'll see where he is come tomorrow and then Sunday morning.'
Doncic suffered the injury in the third quarter when he twisted his ankle while defending Kawhi Leonard. He returned to the game with his ankle heavily taped but was forced to leave again due to pain.
