US EditionLakers G Luka Doncic Cleared to Play for Slovenia After Injury Scare
Doncic recovered quickly from a minor knee contusion sustained in a EuroBasket warm-up and will play against Great Britain ahead of the tournament starting August 27.
- Luka Dončić, a Los Angeles Lakers star and Slovenia's leading player, limped off the court with a knee contusion during a EuroBasket warm-up game against Latvia on Saturday, August 16.
- The injury occurred after a teammate accidentally collided with Dončić's right leg, causing initial concerns about its severity that later eased with medical evaluations confirming no structural damage.
- Before the injury, Dončić scored 26 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds in the first half and had also performed well in prior warm-ups, including scoring 19 points against Germany.
- The Slovenian Basketball Federation confirmed on Monday that Dončić practiced without limitations and is cleared to play for Slovenia against Great Britain on Tuesday, August 19.
- Dončić's quick recovery after a minor knee contusion supports Slovenia's EuroBasket preparations ahead of the tournament starting August 27 and maintains his crucial role for both his national team and the Lakers.
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Luka Dončić is also training without any serious injuries.
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Two days after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left a game for his native Slovenia following a right knee injury, he was cleared to resume playing as his national team prepares for the upcoming EuroBasket competition.Doncic avoided a potentially serious injury Saturday after a teammate was pushed t
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Everything was left in fright: the captain of Slovenia did not suffer any injury after the blow to the right knee that he took in the friendly against Latvia
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