Luka Doncic exits second half of Mavs-Clippers Game 3 with ankle injury - The Dallas Morning News

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As the Dallas Mavericks tried to mount a comeback in the second half against the Clippers, Luka Doncic rolled his left ankle while defending a drive by Kawhi Leonard.

He dropped straight to the ground and needed help getting off the court, eventually hopping into the tunnel to the locker room on one leg.

Though the injury looked bad, after a few minutes, the Mavericks confirmed the left ankle sprain, but indicated Doncic would be available to return.

Luka Dončić (left ankle sprain) will be available to return to tonight’s game.

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) August 22, 2020

With the Clippers leading 102-85, Doncic returned to the game, starting the fourth quarter. But his return was short.

With 9:02 left in the game, unable to keep playing, Doncic left the game not to return.

Doncic will not return, Mavs say.

— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) August 22, 2020

He ended the night with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

The first triple-double in Mavericks playoff history.

The first triple-double in Mavericks playoff history is already the most painful.

Luka has 13 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and a sprained left ankle that the Mavericks are treating in the locker room again.

— Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan) August 22, 2020

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