Doncic returns to Mavericks' lineup after missing 4 games

Posted December 26, 2019 6:00 am

The Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic returned to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs after missing four games because of a sprained right ankle.

Doncic leads the NBA this season with eight triple-doubles. The reigning rookie of the year entered the game averaging 29.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 8.9 assists.

The injury occurred Dec. 14 against the Miami Heat after Doncic played only 1:40. Dallas lost that game and was 2-2 in the four games he missed entirely. The Mavericks lost their most recent game Sunday at Toronto after blowing a 30-point lead.

Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said there would be no restriction on minutes for Doncic.

'œWe'll see how things go,'ť Carlisle said. 'œWith it being a national (television) game and longer timeouts, that helps. He practiced (Tuesday) without issue.'ť

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Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) reacts after injuring himself against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) The Associated Press

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