Dallas’ Doncic has X-ray on hand, awaits more tests

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic banged his left hand in the 1^st minute yesterday and underwent X-rays during the break between the halfs of his organization’s 107-88 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Luka Doncic told reporters he got an X-ray on his thumb at halftime in the Dallas Mavericks’ loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. He doesn’t think it’s broken, but will undergo further examination in Texas.

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After being on the court for 38 minutes and notching 30 points, the Slovenian player shared the X-rays were negative and that everything with his hand was all right.

“I doubt my hand is broken,” admitted Luka, wearing a wrap around his left hand and thumb. “We will know for sure on Sunday when I go to more tests in Dallas.”

Doncic stole the ball from James Harden with 11:08 to go in the 1^st quarter; the Mavs player shared his hand and hit Harden’s knee. Luka started shaking his left hand in pain before doubling over and clutching the hand.

The Slovenian was checked swiftly on the sideline during free throws but remained in the match. The Mavs’ next clash is against the Rockets on Tuesday.