Mavericks star Luka Doncic exits with sprained ankle

Jan 24, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) runs back up the court after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Dallas’ Thursday game against the host Phoenix Suns in the first quarter due to a sprained left ankle and was ruled out for the rest of the contest.

Doncic limped to the locker room after sustaining the injury. An X-ray was negative.

He was scoreless in three minutes of action, missing both of his shots from the floor.

Doncic entered the game averaging a league-high 33.8 points per game to go along with 9.1 rebounds and 8.6 assists.

With Doncic sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie scored 20 points in the first half to help the Mavericks take a 54-48 lead.

–Field Level Media

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