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 Aug 22, 2020 1:10 PM ET

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.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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