Luka Doncic suffers left hand injury, doesn't think it's broken
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic banged his left hand in the opening minute Saturday night and underwent X-rays at halftime of the LA Clippers’ 107-88 win. After he played 38 minutes and finished with 30 points, Doncic indicated the X-rays were negative. A source told ESPN that Doncic’s hand is “good.” “I don’t think it’s broken,” said Doncic, who was wearing a wrap around his left hand and thumb. “We will see further tomorrow in Dallas.”
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic gets injured and the Clippers beat the Mavericks #NBA #Eurowatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 6:41 AM
Luka Doncic gets injured and the Clippers beat the Mavericks #NBA #Eurowatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 6:41 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George said tonight that getting roughed up by Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson for 62 points (on 46 shots) last night led to Clippers locking in on tonight’s game vs Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Luka/KAI had 56 points but needed 49 shots to get there. pic.twitter.com/G9eCfLwaEX – 2:40 AM
Paul George said tonight that getting roughed up by Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson for 62 points (on 46 shots) last night led to Clippers locking in on tonight’s game vs Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Luka/KAI had 56 points but needed 49 shots to get there. pic.twitter.com/G9eCfLwaEX – 2:40 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic’s injures left thumb; X-ray negative, but tests await back in Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:37 AM
Luka Doncic’s injures left thumb; X-ray negative, but tests await back in Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:37 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Russell Westbrook exposed Luka Doncic’s defense and gave signal to his teammates: “Go at him!” 👀
Luka was benched after this play 🫣
pic.twitter.com/B2TbISakM9 – 2:13 AM
Russell Westbrook exposed Luka Doncic’s defense and gave signal to his teammates: “Go at him!” 👀
Luka was benched after this play 🫣
pic.twitter.com/B2TbISakM9 – 2:13 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic on his left thumb injury: “You don’t want to see it.”
Says he doesn’t think it’s broken, and that he had an X-Ray at halftime. pic.twitter.com/Pv6piam3by – 2:07 AM
Luka Doncic on his left thumb injury: “You don’t want to see it.”
Says he doesn’t think it’s broken, and that he had an X-Ray at halftime. pic.twitter.com/Pv6piam3by – 2:07 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Doncic if it’s his hand or thumb. pic.twitter.com/lbHV1JQGtp – 1:58 AM
I asked Doncic if it’s his hand or thumb. pic.twitter.com/lbHV1JQGtp – 1:58 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic not having his hand on the table. Says that he will be re-examined tomorrow in Dallas pic.twitter.com/YG016Vw0uU – 1:55 AM
Luka Doncic not having his hand on the table. Says that he will be re-examined tomorrow in Dallas pic.twitter.com/YG016Vw0uU – 1:55 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs’ sleepy loss to Clippers raises more questions about cast surrounding Irving, Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:17 AM
Mavs’ sleepy loss to Clippers raises more questions about cast surrounding Irving, Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:17 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
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Luka and Kyrie are out after Russ got an and-one through him
Amir Coffey, Kobe Brown, Moussa Diabaté are in for Kawhi PG and Norm – 12:42 AM
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Luka and Kyrie are out after Russ got an and-one through him
Amir Coffey, Kobe Brown, Moussa Diabaté are in for Kawhi PG and Norm – 12:42 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue takes a timeout with 10:05 left in 3rd quarter. LA lead down to 83-70 after Hardaway blocked Daniel Theis and got an open 3 out of it.
Minutes check:
– Doncic 33
– George 31
– Harden 28
– Irving 27
– Leonard 25 – 12:29 AM
Tyronn Lue takes a timeout with 10:05 left in 3rd quarter. LA lead down to 83-70 after Hardaway blocked Daniel Theis and got an open 3 out of it.
Minutes check:
– Doncic 33
– George 31
– Harden 28
– Irving 27
– Leonard 25 – 12:29 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Third quarter ends: Clippers are up 79-62 on Dallas and have led by as many as 24 points.
Luka and Kyrie account for 45 points. Clippers’ offense has been far more balanced, with four in double figures, led by Paul George’s 19 points. – 12:21 AM
Third quarter ends: Clippers are up 79-62 on Dallas and have led by as many as 24 points.
Luka and Kyrie account for 45 points. Clippers’ offense has been far more balanced, with four in double figures, led by Paul George’s 19 points. – 12:21 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Only Mavericks to make a basket in that first half were Doncic, Irving, and Tim Hardaway Jr. Those 3 have accounted for 35 of Dallas’ 46 FG attempts.
Flip side: Mavericks have 9:1 assist-TO ratio. Only Mavericks turnover was Harden stealing a Doncic cross court pass. – 11:47 PM
Only Mavericks to make a basket in that first half were Doncic, Irving, and Tim Hardaway Jr. Those 3 have accounted for 35 of Dallas’ 46 FG attempts.
Flip side: Mavericks have 9:1 assist-TO ratio. Only Mavericks turnover was Harden stealing a Doncic cross court pass. – 11:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs trail LAC 56-45 at halftime. It took nealry 19 minutes for someone other than Luka or Kyrie to make a basket (THJ). In fact, of their 17 FGs, those 3 have scored all of them. The other 3 a combined 0-11. Luka 22 (17 in 2nd). George 15 for LAC. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:45 PM
Mavs trail LAC 56-45 at halftime. It took nealry 19 minutes for someone other than Luka or Kyrie to make a basket (THJ). In fact, of their 17 FGs, those 3 have scored all of them. The other 3 a combined 0-11. Luka 22 (17 in 2nd). George 15 for LAC. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA leads Mavericks 56-45 at halftime.
Paul George leads Clippers with 15 points (6/12 FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists)
Luka Doncic has nearly half of Mavericks’ points (22) but only 1 assist
LA outscoring Mavericks 30-14 in #GetToThePaintOrDieTryin 🪙 – 11:42 PM
LA leads Mavericks 56-45 at halftime.
Paul George leads Clippers with 15 points (6/12 FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists)
Luka Doncic has nearly half of Mavericks’ points (22) but only 1 assist
LA outscoring Mavericks 30-14 in #GetToThePaintOrDieTryin 🪙 – 11:42 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Unbelievable: That basket by Hardaway with 5:05 left in the first half is the first one by a Maverick other than Doncic or Irving.
Dallas trails 46-32 and it feels like it should be worse. – 11:26 PM
Unbelievable: That basket by Hardaway with 5:05 left in the first half is the first one by a Maverick other than Doncic or Irving.
Dallas trails 46-32 and it feels like it should be worse. – 11:26 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
The Mavs are shooting 29.4% from the floor and have made just 2 of 14 3-pters. Irving leads the team with 12 points and Doncic has 11. – 11:20 PM
The Mavs are shooting 29.4% from the floor and have made just 2 of 14 3-pters. Irving leads the team with 12 points and Doncic has 11. – 11:20 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
No Maverick other than Doncic and Irving has made a field goal, 13 minutes into the game. – 11:11 PM
No Maverick other than Doncic and Irving has made a field goal, 13 minutes into the game. – 11:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic is still favoring left hand, especially on defense – 11:09 PM
Luka Doncic is still favoring left hand, especially on defense – 11:09 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Luka’s body language, the mechanism of injury, and the subsequent tape job all suggest Doncic is managing some sort of thumb injury. Hopefully nothing more than a contusion or low-grade sprain but definitely worth monitoring. – 11:06 PM
Luka’s body language, the mechanism of injury, and the subsequent tape job all suggest Doncic is managing some sort of thumb injury. Hopefully nothing more than a contusion or low-grade sprain but definitely worth monitoring. – 11:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic hurt his left hand during the first quarter, as you can see here and probably saw on TV . . . pic.twitter.com/FqyCdMCvB6 – 11:05 PM
Doncic hurt his left hand during the first quarter, as you can see here and probably saw on TV . . . pic.twitter.com/FqyCdMCvB6 – 11:05 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Terance Mann is living at the rim — 4-6 from the field for 8 points. He checks out.
Also: Luka Doncic just went back to the locker room. – 10:54 PM
Terance Mann is living at the rim — 4-6 from the field for 8 points. He checks out.
Also: Luka Doncic just went back to the locker room. – 10:54 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Luka Doncic heads to the locker room after showing discomfort with his left hand – 10:54 PM
Luka Doncic heads to the locker room after showing discomfort with his left hand – 10:54 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Luka Doncic looks like he took a blow to his left hand. He’s been favoring it and hunched over in some pain. He had it checked out on side during free throws and stayed in game. He’s still shaking his hand out but continues to play. – 10:44 PM
Luka Doncic looks like he took a blow to his left hand. He’s been favoring it and hunched over in some pain. He had it checked out on side during free throws and stayed in game. He’s still shaking his hand out but continues to play. – 10:44 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
A Dallas athletic trainer is putting tape on Luka Doncic’s left thumb and wrist. – 10:43 PM
A Dallas athletic trainer is putting tape on Luka Doncic’s left thumb and wrist. – 10:43 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Luka Doncic appears in pain with his left hand. He keeps grabbing at it. – 10:42 PM
Luka Doncic appears in pain with his left hand. He keeps grabbing at it. – 10:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic has injured his hand stealing the ball from James Harden – 10:42 PM
Luka Doncic has injured his hand stealing the ball from James Harden – 10:42 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Luka Doncic stole a pass but has been holding a hand ever since. Does not look comfortable. – 10:42 PM
Luka Doncic stole a pass but has been holding a hand ever since. Does not look comfortable. – 10:42 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Holmes, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: George, Leonard, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:09 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Holmes, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: George, Leonard, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:09 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 11/25
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
Grant Williams
Richaun Holmes
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 10:08 PM
STARTERS 11/25
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
Grant Williams
Richaun Holmes
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 10:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Starters for tonight in LA
Mavericks: Doncic/Irving/Jones Jr./Williams/Holmes
Clippers: Harden/Mann/George/Leonard/Zubac
Possible 2nd units
DAL: Hardy/Exum/Hardaway Jr./Green/Powell
LAC: Westbrook/Powell/Coffey/Tucker/Theis – 10:03 PM
Starters for tonight in LA
Mavericks: Doncic/Irving/Jones Jr./Williams/Holmes
Clippers: Harden/Mann/George/Leonard/Zubac
Possible 2nd units
DAL: Hardy/Exum/Hardaway Jr./Green/Powell
LAC: Westbrook/Powell/Coffey/Tucker/Theis – 10:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Ty Lue has clearly tried everything he can think against Doncic, who as everyone knows is a one-man Clipper-demolition crew. pic.twitter.com/LmU2JTKKCb – 8:56 PM
Ty Lue has clearly tried everything he can think against Doncic, who as everyone knows is a one-man Clipper-demolition crew. pic.twitter.com/LmU2JTKKCb – 8:56 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Darko Rajakovic talked about what makes the Toronto Raptors a unique case in the NBA & explained why stopping Luka Doncic is impossible 🔥
He also weighed in on Victor Wembanyama’s potential and where the Frenchman can improve: basketne.ws/3uDfFx4
basketnews.com/news-197933-da… – 3:29 PM
Darko Rajakovic talked about what makes the Toronto Raptors a unique case in the NBA & explained why stopping Luka Doncic is impossible 🔥
He also weighed in on Victor Wembanyama’s potential and where the Frenchman can improve: basketne.ws/3uDfFx4
basketnews.com/news-197933-da… – 3:29 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Full day of rivalry CFB (#GoGators), capped off by Mavs-LAC. Will Luka go off yet again vs the team he avg 33 pts (with 5 40+ inc 44 2 wks ago) in the 16 he’s played vs them. Mavs 2-1 vs teams playing on 2nd of BTB w/LAC losing last night to NO. Pre at 9. Tip @ 9:40 @971TheFreak – 11:24 AM
Full day of rivalry CFB (#GoGators), capped off by Mavs-LAC. Will Luka go off yet again vs the team he avg 33 pts (with 5 40+ inc 44 2 wks ago) in the 16 he’s played vs them. Mavs 2-1 vs teams playing on 2nd of BTB w/LAC losing last night to NO. Pre at 9. Tip @ 9:40 @971TheFreak – 11:24 AM
More on this storyline
Brad Townsend: Doncic is wearing a splint on his hand. He said X-rays were negative but will be checked again in Dallas. -via Twitter @townbrad / November 26, 2023
Luka Doncic entered his postgame media availability with a small tear in his blue dress shirt. “Don’t look at this,” he said with a smile. “I tried to put it over my big head.” Doncic need not have worried about reporters focusing on his shirt. Far more noticeable was the dark gauze wrap around his left hand and thumb. -via Dallas Morning News / November 26, 2023
“I saw the picture,” Doncic said. “It’s not good to see.” Doncic finished with a game-high 30 points, but he shot 12-of-27 from the field, though he declined to use the thumb injury as an excuse. Doncic has played in all 16 Mavericks games this season. Fortunately for the Mavs they don’t play again until Tuesday, when they host Southwest Division rival Houston. Still, depending on what Sunday’s follow-up examination shows, Doncic at the least figures to have a stiff and painful thumb for a few days. -via Dallas Morning News / November 26, 2023