Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic out against Memphis Grizzlies with ankle soreness
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday evening’s recreation against Memphis, the second evening of a back-to-back, with what the crew says is left ankle soreness.
Doncic missed three consecutive video games final month due to left ankle and knee sprains. Dallas misplaced all three.
The 22-year-old confirmed moments of discomfort in Friday’s 107-91 loss to New Orleans, a 3rd straight house defeat. There was no point out of an harm after the sport.
Dallas performs the Grizzlies at house to finish a stretch of three video games in 4 nights. The Mavericks may have two days off earlier than internet hosting Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets.
Memphis shall be lacking guard Ja Morant for a fourth consecutive recreation due to a left knee sprain. Morant was the second-overall draft decide in 2019, a yr after Doncic went third total.
The Grizzlies will play for the primary time since setting an NBA report with a 73-point margin of victory in a 152-79 win at house against Oklahoma City.
The Mavericks additionally shall be with out Kristaps Porzingis for a second consecutive recreation due to a left knee contusion. Coach Jason Kidd mentioned Porzingis was injured Monday in a victory at New Orleans.
Center Willie Cauley-Stein will miss his fourth consecutive recreation, the final three of which have been for private causes.
