Luka Doncic deals with knee injury during Game 3
May 28, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in action during game three between the Clippers and the Mavericks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury during Game 3 of his Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Doncic’s Mavericks were trailing 16-14 to the Clippers late in the first quarter. The Mavs had the ball but Doncic had it stripped as Russell Westbrook appeared to make contact with him.
RUSSELL WESTBROOK STEAL ON LUKA DONCIC —> NORM 3 🔒🔥 pic.twitter.com/MyxZd8yWtQ
— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) April 27, 2024
Doncic was grabbing his knee afterwards and did not get back on defense. The Mavs star hobbled off the court afterwards and then headed to the locker room.
Luka Doncic checked out and went to the locker room. He was bothered by something lower body related. pic.twitter.com/Jl79s2ox2M
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) April 27, 2024
After being away for about 5-10 minutes in real time (not game time), Doncic returned to the court.
Luka Doncic returns from the locker room and gets his knee wrapped and worked on. pic.twitter.com/wxMLZX54P1
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) April 27, 2024
The sides entered Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. Doncic scored 33 points in Game 1 and 32 points in Game 2 of the series.