DALLAS — The Mavericks’ best win of the season — Monday night’s 111-101 fourth-quarter comeback over the Nuggets — ended on a negative note.
Luka Doncic limped off the court, favoring his left ankle, with 44 seconds remaining after Nuggets guard Austin Rivers fell on his leg from behind after Doncic tried to block Rivers’ layup attempt.
Doncic has a history of ankle injuries, including missing 11 games during the 2019-20 regular season because of right ankle sprains and dealing with a left ankle sprain during the 2020 playoffs in the NBA bubble.
He finished the Mavericks’ victory over Denver with 23 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and a block in 37 minutes.
