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When the Dallas Mavericks tried to make a comeback in the second half against the Clippers, Luka Doncic rolled his left ankle to defend through a drive from Kawhi Leonard.
He fell directly to the ground and needed help to get off the court, and eventually jumped into the tunnel to the locker room on one leg.
Although the injury looked bad, the Mavericks confirmed the left ankle after a few minutes, but indicated that Doncic would be available to return.
Luka Dončić (left single string) 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, beginning the fourth quarter. But his return was short.
With 9:02 left in the game, unable to keep playing, Doncic did not return the game.
Doncic will not return, Mavs said.
– Brad Townsend (@townbrad) August 22, 2020
He finished 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.
Luke has 13 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and a sprained left ankle that will put the Mavericks back in the locker room.
– Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan) August 22, 2020
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