Luka Doncic Nursing Knee and Ankle Issues, How Injured is He?

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is managing both knee and ankle injuries during the Mavericks' playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He initially suffered a knee sprain in Game 3 of the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers and has been wearing a bulky right knee brace since then. More recently, he incurred a left ankle injury in Game 3 of the second round against the Thunder.

Despite these setbacks, Dončić has performed at a high level. He scored 29 points in the latest game, demonstrating his ability to push through the pain. His situation is primarily a matter of pain management according to our panel of Pro Basketball Docs, and he has publicly acknowledged that his knee injury won't fully heal until the offseason, potentially requiring a clean-up surgery.

Given the grueling schedule and the significant minutes Dončić plays, his performance might be impacted game to game, especially by his knee issue. We at sicscore.com believe Dončić will continue to play through both issues and not miss a game during the playoffs.