Mavericks star G Doncic sprains ankle in practice

Dallas star point guard Luka Doncic sprained his right ankle in practice Thursday, and he likely will miss the Mavericks' Friday road game against the Houston Rockets. Doncic was slated to undergo an MRI exam to determine the extent of the injury.

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters the injury occurred late in practice. Carlisle said Doncic was receiving treatment during the time the coach spoke to reporters. The ankle is the same one Doncic hurt in mid-December, prompting him to miss four games.

The Dallas Morning News reported that Doncic didn't go on the team flight to Houston after practice. According to multiple reports, Doncic sustained the injury when he stepped on a teammate's foot.

Doncic was recently chosen to the start in the All-Star Game, slated for Feb. 16 in Chicago. The 20-year-old Slovenian is averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.7 assists in 43 games.

Dallas shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (lower back tightness) is questionable for the Friday game.