Mavericks guard Luka Doncic banged his left thumb on James Harden‘s knee early in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers (video hyperlink) and underwent X-rays at halftime, in keeping with experiences from Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN and Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning Information.
Doncic in the end remained within the recreation and logged 38 minutes, indicating in his postgame media session that the X-rays had been adverse. Nonetheless, he’ll bear additional analysis on Sunday when the group returns residence.
“I don’t suppose it’s damaged,” Doncic stated. “The X-rays didn’t point out that it’s damaged, however we’ll see additional tomorrow in Dallas.”
The truth that Doncic continued enjoying for a whole recreation after injuring his thumb and carried out moderately nicely by his requirements (30 factors on 12-of-27 capturing) is a optimistic signal. And for what it’s value, a supply tells Youngmisuk that Doncic’s hand is “good.”
Nonetheless, even when Sunday’s checks present no important harm to his thumb or hand, the Dallas star will probably should cope with some ache for some time, which may affect his effectiveness.
After a sizzling begin that noticed them win eight of their first 10 video games, the Mavs have been up and down as of late, shedding 4 of their final six.
