Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic (ankle) will play in Game 4: Is he 100 percent?

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic (ankle) will play in Game 4: Will he be 100 percent?

The Dallas Mavericks lost game three to the LA Clippers on Friday after Luka Doncic sprained his ankle and was unable to finish the game. It was a double gut punch for Dallas supporters. Doncic’s injury looked bad, and the fate of the series rests on his shoulders.

The Mavs planned on giving their superstar every chance to play. He was held out of practice on Saturday. Luka had an MRI which revealed “nothing alarming” according to Tim MacMahon. It has been nothing but rehab and treatment in hopes the 21-year-old could play in game four.

It worked. The Mavericks announced just before tipoff that Luka Doncic will play in Sunday’s game. He warmed up on the court before the team and its star made the final decision. Now, there is just one last question to answer.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic set to play in Game 4: Will he be 100 percent?

Doncic injured his left ankle with 3:58 remaining in the third quarter on Friday. He returned to start the fourth but was not moving well. Luka lasted just under three minutes before having to come out of the game for good.

He is going to play on Sunday, but how close to 100 percent is he? That will be the thing to watch in Sunday’s game. He looked to be moving well in pregame warmups.

The Mavs would not put him out there unless he had a chance to impact the game. Dallas needs Luka to get to the basket and create easy shots for others. Expect him to be able to accomplish that in game four.

Hopefully, it is another monster performance from the Dallas Mavericks superstar. Fans know Luka Doncic is tough and can accomplish special things. Game four could quickly become something supporters remember for a long time. Please tune in, so you do not miss a second of the action on Aug. 23.