Luka Doncic questionable for Game 4 with ankle sprain

Doncic is listed questionable for Game 4 after he sprained his ankle during the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Friday night. Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks list Luka Doncic as questionable for Game 4 vs. Clippers with ankle sprain

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/22/20

The Dallas Mavericks could potentially be without Luka Doncic during Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Doncic is listed questionable for Game 4 after he sprained his ankle during the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Friday night, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon. The 21-year-old went down after rolling his ankle while defending Kawhi Leonard on a basket drive in the third quarter.

Mavs are listing Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain) as questionable for Game 4 in the notes released by the team PR staff.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) August 22, 2020

MacMahon later added comments from head coach Rick Carlisle, who said Doncic will be a game-time decision:

Rick Carlisle: “I believe this will be a game time-type decision.” Luka Doncic will get treatment today but will not do any work on the court. https://t.co/Aqpyl25OwH
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) August 22, 2020

After going down the tunnel and being taped up, he returned for the fourth quarter. He was visibly in pain during the quarter and re-exited the game and did not return.

Prayers up for Luka @luka7doncic pic.twitter.com/DnldENXAad
— Overtime (@overtime) August 22, 2020

Doncic underwent an MRI on Saturday, but the results have not yet been released. His questionable status for Game 4 could possibly mean it's nothing more than an ankle sprain.

The Clippers currently have a 2-1 series lead over the Mavericks after winning Game 3 by a score of 130-122. If Doncic is out for Game 4, and possibly longer, Dallas certainly will be in trouble.

Doncic is having a stellar playoffs thus far in the NBA's Orlando bubble. In Game 1 against the Clippers, the former Rookie of the Year notched 42 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals.

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