Elevated Court Scrutiny Grows After Doncic Injury in Cavs-Lakers Game
After Doncic fell off Cleveland’s 10-inch elevated court during the Lakers-Cavaliers game, the NBA and Cavaliers said they will reassess the raised-floor design amid ongoing safety concerns; the issue has drawn attention from players and a 2023 Dru Smith injury on the same court has previously raised alarms. Doncic finished the game and is listed questionable with ankle soreness ahead of the next contest.
