US EditionLakers Get Alarming Luka Doncic Injury Update After Ankle Scare
Luka Dončić slipped off Cleveland's uniquely raised court edge, causing a left leg injury; he returned to play after hobbling to the locker room, NBA’s leading scorer averages 33.8 points.
- On Wednesday, Lakers guard Luka Dončić slipped off the raised edge at Rocket Arena after a fadeaway three and grabbed his lower left leg during the first quarter.
- The Cavaliers' raised court at Cleveland's Rocket Arena sits above an ice layer for the AHL/NHL rink, improving sightlines but creating uneven out-of-bounds landings that increase risk.
- After the shot, Dončić stayed on the ground for an extended period before limping toward the Lakers locker room with almost no weight on his left leg and returned with 1:32 left in the first quarter.
- The Cavaliers' 129-99 win was overshadowed by Dončić's injury scare, but he finished with 29 points, five rebounds and six assists, with Lakers coach JJ Redick urging court safety improvements.
- With Doncic's durability under scrutiny, his 36.3 minutes load and groin soreness in recent weeks raise concerns as prior injuries and Dru Smith's 2023 ACL sprain increase pressure on Cleveland's raised court.
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Lakers Get Alarming Luka Doncic Injury Update After Ankle Scare
On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Los Angeles Lakers a lopsided 129-99 loss, spoiling LeBron James’ return to his hometown.Yet the game quickly became secondary to a tense moment involving Luka Doncic, who briefly exited the game after an injury scare in the first quarter.While attempting a three-pointer, Doncic landed awkwardly, twisting his ankle as he hopped backwards near the Cavaliers’ bench area, where the court is sli…
The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing night in Cleveland. Coach JJ Redick's men lost 129-99 after a disastrous second half, with Slovenian star Luka Dončić of the 17-time NBA champions scoring 29 points after a (minor) sprained ankle. After the game, both Redick and Dončić expressed concern about the uneven floor at Rocket Arena, which has caused numerous (severe) injuries in the past.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 at home after a great third quarter in the North American NBA league. Luka Dončić led the defeated guests with 29 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Los Angeles Times
DNyuzLakers star Luka Doncic injures left leg after slipping off the court in Cleveland
The NBA's leading scorer exited the game Wednesday with 7:32 left in the first quarter after taking a fadeaway three. He was helped to the locker room and returned later.
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