Luka Doncic, the star player of the Dallas Mavericks, had to leave the game against the Phoenix Suns due to a left ankle sprain. The incident occurred in the third quarter of the match, where Doncic landed awkwardly on his ankle while going for a layup. He was immediately attended to by the Mavericks' medical staff and was later seen leaving the court with a noticeable limp. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined, and the Mavericks have not released any information on the expected recovery time for Doncic.
The Mavericks went on to lose the game against the Suns, with the final score being 113-108. Doncic's absence was definitely felt on the court, as he is a key player for the Mavericks, leading the team in points, rebounds and assists. The Mavericks will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Doncic, as they look to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.
This is not the first time that Doncic has had to deal with an ankle sprain, as he missed several games last season due to the same injury. The Mavericks will be hoping that this sprain is not as severe as the one he suffered last season, and that he will be able to return to the court soon.
The team's next game is against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 29th, and it is yet to be seen if Doncic will be able to play in that game or not. The Mavericks and their fans will be keeping a close eye on Doncic's recovery and hoping that he will be able to return to the court soon.