Luka Dončić Exits Lakers Game With Left Leg Injury
Luka Dončić Exits Lakers Game With Left Leg Injury
Luka Dončić Exits Lakers Game With Left Leg Injury
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Luka Dončić exited Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury and did not return, sparking concern among fans and analysts about his availability in the upcoming stretch of the NBA season. What Happened During the Game Dončić, the NBA’s scoring leader this season, began the Lakers’ matchup at Crypto.com Arena and logged 16 minutes before the injury occurred. With just over three minutes left in the first half, he appeared to feel discomfort in his left hamstring , grabbed the back of his leg, and limped off the court. He did not play in the second half, and the Lakers later confirmed he was done for the night due to left leg soreness. His stat line before exiting included 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists , but also five turnovers , with the injury manifesting on the play where he lost control of the ball. Immediate Response and Evaluation Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated that Dončić will undergo an MRI exam on Friday t…