Luka Dončić Injury: Lakers Wait on Mavericks Star

Luka Dončić he was forced to abandon the match against the team early Clippers. The star of Los Angeles Lakers reported one contusion on the left leg in the first half of the match lost (read the match story) against the «audacious» Of Steve Ballmer.

🤕 L’infortunio di Luka Dončić

The Slovenian, who arrived at the match from NBA leader in points scored averaging 35.2, as well as 9.1 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals, he visibly struggled in the first 24 minutes. When he left the court he had scored 12 points (4/13 from the field, 1/6 from three) with 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 turnovers.

The situation became clear already during the first half, when Dončić started to limp after some contacts. This was confirmed JJ Redick in the post match, explaining how the decision was made directly in the locker room. “He came to me at half-time and told me he wouldn’t be able to continue. That’s all I know.” declared the coach, adding that he had noticed Luka in difficulty even before the break.

In the second half his place in the quintet was taken by Dalton Knechtin an evening already complicated by the absences of Austin Reaves (left calf), Rui Hachimura (right groin), Deandre Ayton (left elbow) e Gabe Vincent (back).

At the moment no further updates have been provided on Luka Dončić’s condition. The situation will be monitored in the next few hours, with the medical staff evaluating the extent of the contusion and recovery times.