Luka Dončić experienced an injury scare late in the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-112 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, but coach JJ Redick stated that the player appeared to be "fine."
With 4:25 remaining in the fourth quarter, Dončić fell to the court and was seen clutching his right ankle after a close-out by Kyle Kuzma on a jump shot. He remained on the floor for a few seconds before getting up to make a free throw. The Lakers then called a timeout, and Dončić was substituted out of the game, heading toward the locker room.
"Luka I think is fine," Redick said after the game. "Just a light tweak."
Dončić has been instrumental to the Lakers' success this season, contributing to their league-best 11-2 record and seven-game winning streak. He entered Wednesday's game leading the NBA in scoring with an average of 39.3 points, alongside 7.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. In the win against the Bucks, Dončić recorded 32 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 32 minutes.
The Lakers also faced other injury concerns during the game. Austin Reaves left with a left heel injury midway through the third quarter. X-rays were negative, but he will undergo further imaging. Additionally, Collin Sexton received sutures to his temple after a head collision in the fourth quarter.
