Luka Doncic injury: exits the game vs. Pelicans / News - Basketnews.com

Luka Doncic exited the game against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a right heel contusion injury.

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Luka Doncic left Thursday's game between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a right heel contusion injury in an awkward fall while driving to the basket in the third quarter.

Player of the Game EFF 29 Luka Doncic Points 31 Accuracy 12-19 Rebounds 8 Assists 4

The Mavericks superstar appeared to be rearing back for a dunk before being met in the air by Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas and forward Brandon Ingram.

The collision sent Doncic to the floor on his back, with his right foot briefly skidding on the hardwood in the fall.

The injury cut short another sterling performance by Doncic, who exited with 31 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in just 23 minutes of action.

"We'll see how he feels tomorrow and have a better update to give you," Kidd said after the game.

The Mavs, who open a five-game road trip Saturday night against theGolden State Warriors, are 0-6 in games missed by Doncic this season.

Doncic averages 33.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game over 46 contests.

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