A portion of Dallas’ playoff push could continue without the services of Kristaps Porzingis depending on the extent of a left ankle injury suffered Thursday against the Lakers.
Kristaps Porzingis’ left ankle rolled awkwardly during a battle for a rebound during the Mavericks’ 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Thursday. The Mavericks big man ultimately exited for good with 2:32 remaining in third quarter.
The former fourth overall pick finished with 19 points and six rebounds in nearly 29 minutes of action for the Mavericks, who are fighting to climb into the top six guaranteed playoff spots in the Western Conference.
Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game against the Lakers.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) April 23, 2021
Porzingis’ health continues to be an x-factor for the Mavericks. Thursday marked the first time he had played in five consecutive games since March 26. The 25-year-old missed the first nine games of the season while recovering from a torn meniscus suffered during last year’s postseason. Porzingis has played in just 282 out of a possible 461 regular season games during his six-year career.
The 7-foot-3 Latvian native, whom the Mavericks acquired from the New York Knicks via trade in 2019, is averaging 20.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season.
Kristaps Porzingis exits Lakers-Mavericks with left ankle sprain - NBA.com
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