Luka Doncic rolled his ankle during Game 3. Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks' Luka Doncic sprains ankle in Game 3 vs. Clippers, will undergo MRI

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 22, 2020 10:50 AM ET

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

Doncic's Game 4 status is highly questionable after he sprained his ankle during the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Friday night. The 21-year-old went down after rolling his ankle while defending Kawhi Leonard on a basket drive in the third quarter.

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

Luka Doncic. Not great. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/QBlCYzq8eq
— Joey Hayden (@_joeyhayden) 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.

Doncic is set to undergo an MRI on Saturday to see if the injury is worse than it appears, according to the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn:

Luka Doncic said he will get an MRI on his left ankle tomorrow. #Mavericks #NBABubble
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) August 22, 2020

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 X @ewalsh90.

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