Luka Dončić

2023 - 3 - 9

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Luka Doncic on injured thigh: 'It's not good' (INQUIRER.net)

Dallas guard Luka Doncic, who left the Mavericks' Thursday game due to a left thigh strain, gave a pessimistic assessment of his condition postgame.

On Wednesday against the host New Orleans Pelicans, he struggled in the second quarter, missing all five of his shots. He had his leg taped in the third quarter but felt no improvement, and he exited the game for good with 2:29 left in the period. Just can’t really push how I like.”

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Mavericks' Luka Doncic to get MRI after exiting loss to Pelicans with ... (CBSSports.com)

Doncic played 28 minutes in the game before exiting and he tallied 15 points, eight assists and three rebounds. When asked how the thigh felt after the game, ...

[Grizzlies](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/), so Doncic will have a few days to rest regardless. I don't really know what it is." Hopefully, it's not something serious. Doncic played 28 minutes in the game before exiting and he tallied 15 points, eight assists and three rebounds. "Shooting, defense, it's affecting everything. When asked how the thigh felt after the game, Doncic replied, "Not good."

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WATCH: Kris Bernal says NBA star Luka Doncic one of her ... (Philstar.com)

“Naglilihi kasi ako sa basketball. So weird. Nood ako nang nood ng NBA. Wala kong pinapalagpas na game basta 'yung favorite team ko, Dallas Mavericks. Sobrang ...

But most of our family members want to have a baby girl since almost every mother in the family got boys,” she added. My OB Gyne advised to take the gender reveal and chromosomal testing at 22 weeks. I love sinigang and anything with vinegar as a dipping sauce,” she said.

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Mavericks' Luka Doncic leaves loss to Pelicans with left thigh strain (Sportsnet.ca)

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a left thigh strain.

Doncic said he hoped to have an MRI as early as Thursday. The injury has bothered Doncic for more than a week, he said. So, it’s kind of weird for me," Doncic said.

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Mavericks' Luka Doncic to Undergo MRI After Exiting Game vs ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Mavericks were hit with an injury scare on Wednesday night after Luka Dončić exited their game against the Pelicans in the second half.

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Luka Dončić Injury Has NBA Twitter Worried as Mavs Lose to CJ ... (Bleacher Report)

Wednesday was a day to forget for Luka Dončić. Not only did his Dallas Mavericks lose 113-106 to the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference showdown ...

There wasn't a single play that led to Dončić's injury. Yet the Pelicans had CJ McCollum on their side, and he took over in the closing stretch by scoring 16 of his team's final 19 points to secure the win. and Kyrie Irving during the comeback attempt turned heads, but they were unable to match McCollum.

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Mavericks' Luka Dončić exits game vs. Pelicans with left thigh strain ... (The Athletic)

Dončić headed to the locker room in the third quarter after appearing to play through pain for most of the game.

If there’s any reason the Mavericks felt it was important for him to be out there, it’s that they’re in the midst of a brutal standings battle. Dončić has often rested on the second night of back-to-backs this season, and it was mildly surprising, due to him clearly being hampered, that he even suited up for this one. Dončić has never had any problem playing through pain in his career, but he has rarely looked this hindered — even though he did finish with 15 points and eight assists in his 28 minutes.

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Luka Doncic leaves the game vs Pelicans with an injury (Basketnews.com)

Dallas Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night. On top of that, the team lost their main superstar Luka Doncic to an injury.

I don't really know what it is," he told the media. It is worth noting that Doncic did not suffer the injury during the game vs the Pelicans. The injury is said to have bothered the guard for some time. "Normally, I'd get hit in the thigh. On top of that, the team lost their main superstar [Luka Doncic](https://basketnews.com/players/18340-luka-doncic.html) to an injury. Doncic has been suffering from a left thigh sprain for some time, he revealed after the match.

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Mavericks' Luka Dončić Ruled Out vs. CJ McCollum, Pelicans with ... (Bleacher Report)

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić suffered an X INJURY in X DAY's game against the TEAM X, according to SOURCE. ADDITIONAL...

With Irving now aboard, they'll need Dončić to remain healthy in order to capitalize on their full potential. 9 trade deadline, taking a lot of pressure off the Slovenian. 4-10 with a heel ailment before returning to the lineup on Feb.

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How long is Luka Doncic out? Thigh injury timeline, return date ... (Sporting News)

Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic may be hobbled down the season's stretch run. As Dallas has worked to stay within the Western Conference's top six teams, ...

Here is the play in which he appears to aggravate the thigh injury. [All other countries](https://www.nba.com/watch/league-pass-stream?cid=nba:ilp:partner:affiliate:othaff:display:eg:acq:sub:t-gpm:Generic:global:u-en) and U.K.](https://www.nba.com/watch/league-pass-stream?cid=nba:ilp:partner:affiliate:othaff:display:eg:acq:sub:t-gpm:Global20:global:u-en:) Pain-wise it's a little bit but it's not too bad." As Dallas has worked to stay within the Western Conference's top six teams, Doncic has been limited by visible pain in his left leg. "When I try to shoot or jump, I feel like this leg is a little bit weaker.

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Kristaps Porzingis had 43 in the loss against Atlanta, Luka Doncic ... (Eurohoops)

In the loss against New Orleans, Luka Doncic had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists in 28 minutes on the court, before leaving it due to a strained left thigh ...

15 15 DETROIT 33 4-6 5-5 Jonas Valanciunas played only 7 minutes but didn’t score any points. Clint Capela added 13 points and 3 rebounds.

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Vlatko Cancar names the difference between Luka Doncic and ... (Basketnews.com)

Vlatko Cancar had the privilege to play alongside both Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic in his young basketball career. He can now tell the main difference ...

From either the three or the post, he has all the arsenal. In particular, Cancar named Luka as the more skilled player. You have to make shots with him, it is what it is. Basically, if you put [them] like a volume [bar], Luka is at 100, and Joker is at 15 or 12. Their basketball IQ is the same, Cancar says, but Luka is more skilled. He can now tell the main difference between them while being on the court together.

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Luka Doncic's thigh injury slows Mavs' push to playoffs (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

NEW ORLEANS — Luka Doncic only knew that his left thigh was in too much pain for him to be effective. He did not understand why he was hurting or how he ...

Doncic said he hoped to have an MRI as early as Thursday. The injury has bothered Doncic for more than a week, he said. So, shooting, defense, it’s affecting everything," Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “We all can see he’s not moving well. So, it’s kind of weird for me," Doncic said. “I didn’t get hit.

Mavs' Luka Doncic (thigh) set for MRI after early exit vs. Pels (ABC News)

When asked how the thigh felt, Doncic chuckled: "It's not good." Doncic said he would undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of the injury. Doncic ...

But we all have to be better." But for sure, I got to get better." He also missed all five of his shot attempts in the second quarter -- the most attempts he has had without a make in any quarter all season. "I think it was the second game after the All-Star break," Doncic said. "It's just the passion of trying to win games. On the possession prior to his checking out Wednesday night, Doncic attempted a 15-foot jumper from the left side that hit the back of the rim. But we all have to be better. Asked when it affects him the most, Doncic replied, "Just getting my rhythm. "Shooting, defense, it's affecting everything. I can feel it mostly on the jump shots because you need both legs. I don't really know what it is." "I don't think so, because normally I'd get hit in the thigh," Doncic said when asked if he has had an injury like this before.

Mavs' Luka Doncic (thigh) to have MRI after early exit vs. Pels (ABC News)

Doncic was favoring the leg throughout the start of the second half and checked out for good with 2:29 remaining in the third quarter after a Mavericks timeout.

During that game, Doncic spent his normal rest time early in the second quarter in the Mavericks locker room getting some stretching in with team manual therapist Casey Spangler. He attempted just two shots during the third quarter before checking out. Asked following the game how he was feeling, Doncic replied "not good." As players and coaches huddled up around the bench, Doncic walked directly to the locker room and was ruled out shortly after. Doncic was favoring the leg throughout the start of the second half and checked out for good with 2:29 remaining in the third quarter after a Mavericks timeout. [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks) guard [Luka Doncic](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3945274/luka-doncic) said he will undergo an MRI on Thursday after leaving Wednesday night's [113-106 loss](https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401469143) to the [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-pelicans) in the third quarter because of a left thigh strain.

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Thigh injury forces Luka Doncic from Mavericks' loss to Pelicans (NBA.com)

Mavericks star hopes to have an MRI as soon as Thursday to determine the extent of his injury.

Doncic said he hoped to have an MRI as early as Thursday. The injury has bothered Doncic for more than a week, he said. “I didn’t get hit.

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Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star to get MRI after exiting ... (CBSSports.com)

Doncic played 28 minutes in the game before exiting and he tallied 15 points, eight assists and three rebounds. When asked how the thigh felt after the game, ...

[Grizzlies](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/), so Doncic will have a few days to rest regardless. I don't really know what it is." Hopefully, it's not something serious. "Shooting, defense, it's affecting everything. Doncic played 28 minutes in the game before exiting and he tallied 15 points, eight assists and three rebounds. When asked how the thigh felt after the game, Doncic replied "not good."

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Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic suffer injuries (Yahoo Sports)

KD, Luka and Brandon Ingram all suffered injuries on Wednesday, putting managers in a tough spot ahead of the fantasy playoffs. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY ...

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Warriors News: Injuries to Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic intensify ... (Golden State of Mind)

Injuries to Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic intensify West playoff chase, and a round-up of the rest of the news from the Warriors and the NBA.

Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/3/8/23631543/warriors-grizzlies-ja-morant-out) [Steve Kerr felt a ‘disconnect’ cost them in loss to Thunder](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/3/8/23630818/dub-hub-daily-warriors-links-for-3-8-23-steve-kerr-felt-disconnect-cost-them-loss-thunder) Pelicans with left thigh strain: How serious is the injury?](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4290228%2F2023%2F03%2F08%2Fmavericks-luka-doncic-thigh-injury%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F3%2F9%2F23632538%2Fdub-hub-daily-warriors-links-3-9-23-injuries-kevin-durant-luka-doncic-intensify-west-playoff-chase)(The Athletic) [Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested on shooting charge](https://www.nba.com/news/former-nba-star-shawn-kemp-arrested-on-shooting-charge)(NBA) [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) currently hold the fifth seed in the West with a record of 34-32. Although they are still without forward Andrew Wiggins and the newly re-acquired Gary Payton II, the good news is that Golden State seems to be in line to have everyone healthy by the start of the postseason. [ According to Greg Moore of The Arizona Republic](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fsuns%2F2023%2F03%2F08%2Fkevin-durant-could-miss-remainder-of-regular-season-with-ankle-sprain%2F69988033007%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F3%2F9%2F23632538%2Fdub-hub-daily-warriors-links-3-9-23-injuries-kevin-durant-luka-doncic-intensify-west-playoff-chase), there is concerns that Durant may be out for an extended period of time. The Grizzlies lead the Warriors for the third seed by five games with a 38-26 record. [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.thebirdwrites.com) after reportedly feeling pain in his left thigh. On Wednesday night, Doncic was pulled in the third quarter of Dallas’ game against the The Warriors are no strangers to having their best players miss extended periods of time this season. The Pelicans hold the last play-in spot but are expected to be without Williamson for at least two more weeks due to a hamstring injury he suffered in early January. To put it in perspective, the That being said, Wednesday’s news cycle included several massive injuries to superstar players such as the

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Mavericks' Luka Dončić to have an MRI on injured left thigh (FOXSports.com)

Luka Dončić will have an MRI after exiting Dallas' game vs. New Orleans on Wednesday due to an ongoing left thigh injury.

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Luka Doncic Receives Positive MRI Results on Thigh, per Report (Sports Illustrated)

Dončić logged 28 minutes and recorded 15 points, eight assists and three rebounds prior to exiting the Mavs' 113–106 loss. Dallas dropped to 34–33 on the year ...

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Luka Doncic avoids serious injury after early exit vs. Pelicans (Basketnews.com)

Luka Doncic's MRI on his thigh is clean and he's expected to return as soon as discomfort allows him, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

[Luka Doncic](/players/18340-luka-doncic.html) Their next game is Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. [Luka Doncic](https://basketnews.com/players/18340-luka-doncic.html)'s MRI on his thigh is clean and he's expected to return as soon as discomfort allows him, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

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Luka Doncic MRI on thigh clean, should return soon (Mavs Moneyball)

The Mavericks next play the Memphis Grizzlies on the road Saturday, so maybe the two days off between games will help get Doncic right. The Mavericks are in a ...

The Mavericks are in a bit of a pickle with Doncic though — the team is sliding, having lost seven of its last 10, falling back to eighth place. Doncic picked up the injury sometime after the All-Star break, perhaps during the loss to the Suns on Sunday. Even with this news, it wouldn’t be shocking if the Mavericks held Doncic out of a game out of caution.

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