Luka Dončić Suffers Ankle Injury in Mavericks' Win
Battling Through Pain, Slovenian Star Exits Game Early
Dončić Limps Off Court in Final Minute of Triumph Over Phoenix
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić's incredible performance on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns was marred by an unfortunate ankle injury that forced him off the court prematurely. Despite his discomfort, Dončić helped the Mavericks secure a narrow 99-95 victory before hobbling off with just under a minute remaining in the game.
The Slovenian superstar suffered the injury while attempting to drive to the basket and collided with Suns forward Mikal Bridges. Dončić immediately crumpled to the ground in pain, clutching his left ankle. Team medical staff rushed to his aid and helped him limp to the locker room.
Dončić's absence was felt in the final stretch of the game, but his teammates stepped up to fill the void. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the scoring with 22 points, followed by Kristaps Porzingis with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 19 points, helping the Mavericks improve their record to 10-6 on the season.
The extent of Dončić's injury is still unknown, but the team is expected to provide an update on his status in the coming days. The Mavericks are scheduled to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, but Dončić's participation in that game is uncertain.
Dončić has been a driving force for the Mavericks this season, averaging 33.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. His injury is a major setback for the team, which relies heavily on his playmaking and scoring ability. The Mavericks will hope that Dončić's injury is not serious and that he can return to the court as soon as possible.
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