Doncic racked up 21 points (5-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds, 14 assists, one block and three steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 125-109 win over the Spurs.
Doncic had another impressive showing Monday, and while his Lakers tenure got off to a relatively slow start, he's been absolutely dominant of late. Doncic, who's been orchestrating the Lakers offense due to the absence of LeBron James (groin), is averaging 30.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game since the beginning of March. Over that eight-game stretch, Doncic has also recorded five double-doubles and one triple-double.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Will play against Spurs
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Doncic (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Spurs, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Doncic was probable to suit up for the second part of the Lakers' back-to-back Monday, and he's good to go and should be able to handle his normal workload. The superstar guard should also continue operating as the focal point of Los Angeles' offense in LeBron James' (groin) absence. Over his last seven games, Doncic has averaged 32.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 2.0 steals in 38.2 minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Probable for Monday
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Doncic (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
After dropping 45 points in Milwaukee on Thursday, Doncic sat out the second half of a back-to-back set in Denver on Friday. He returned to action Sunday, posting 33 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 40 minutes during a 107-96 win over Phoenix, and will likely suit up again Monday night. Since the All-Star break (11 games), Doncic has averaged 29.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 2.2 steals in 36.8 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Does it all in return to action
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Doncic ended Sunday's 107-96 victory over the Suns with 33 points (8-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 13-14 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 40 minutes.
Doncic returned Sunday after missing Los Angeles's previous contest, putting on a show by leading all Lakers in scoring, rebounds and assists to go along with a team-high-tying pair of steals in a winning effort. Doncic has picked up his play as of late as he becomes more comfortable in Los Angeles, posting his second outing in a Lakers uniform with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Will play Sunday
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Doncic (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.
As expected, Doncic has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after taking a seat against Denver on Friday, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Over his last 10 appearances, Doncic has averaged 29.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 2.2 steals in 36.5 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Probable for Sunday
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Doncic (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Doncic didn't play against the Nuggets in the second leg of a back-to-back set while managing a calf injury, but the probable tag suggests the star floor general should return to action Sunday. Doncic has been playing at a high level in recent games and is averaging a robust line of 32.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in six contests since the beginning of March.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Won't play against Denver
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Doncic is out for Friday's game versus the Nuggets due to left calf management and a right ankle sprain, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Doncic will miss the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back Friday due to calf and ankle injuries. With Gabe Vincent (knee) doubtful, Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin are candidates to receive increased playing time. Doncic's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Impressive stat line not enough
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Doncic provided 45 points (14-27 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-106 loss to Milwaukee.
The 45 points were Doncic's best scoring output since he was traded to the Lakers in early February, but not even this impressive stat line was enough to lift the team to victory. Doncic endured a slow start to life in Los Angeles but has been showing signs of turning things around of late, tallying 30 or more points in four of his last five games, a span in which he's also recorded three double-doubles and one triple-double. His status for Friday's game against the Nuggets, which is the second leg of a back-to-back set, is uncertain. Doncic responded "we'll see" when asked about whether he'd play Friday, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Good to go vs. Milwaukee
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Doncic (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Doncic tweaked his ankle during Monday's loss to the Nets. However, the superstar will shake off a questionable tag due to right ankle soreness Thursday. Doncic has made nine consecutive appearances for the Lakers, averaging 27.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 3.6 three-pointers and 2.2 steals across 36.6 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Questionable for Thursday
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Doncic (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Doncic popped up on the injury report Wednesday with right ankle soreness. The superstar tweaked the ankle during Monday's loss to the Nets, which could lead to the Lakers looking to Gabe Vincent, Jordan Goodwin and Austin Reaves to pick up the slack in Milwaukee.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Cleared to face Brooklyn
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Doncic (back) is available for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Doncic will avoid an absence due to back soreness and suit up Monday. The superstar has appeared in each of the Lakers' last eight games, during which he has averaged 28.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 3.6 three-pointers and 2.3 steals across 36.0 minutes per contest. Doncic should be expected to receive even more responsibility on the offensive end, operating as the primary playmaker due to LeBron James (groin) being sidelined.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Upgraded to probable Monday
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Doncic (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Nets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Doncic has been upgraded from questionable to probable ahead of Monday's tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET, though he'll likely go through pregame warmups before the Lakers make a final decision on his status. The superstar has appeared in nine outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 26.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 3.3 three-pointers and 2.1 steals across 35.7 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Questionable to play Monday
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Doncic is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nets due to back soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic looked to be laboring through back and knee injuries during the Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Celtics on Saturday, but he managed to finish the game with 34 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes. How the Lakers navigate the next couple of weeks without LeBron James (groin) will largely depend on Doncic's ability to stay on the floor and play at an All-NBA level. Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht would stand to see an even bigger increase in responsibilities should Doncic be ruled out for Monday's game.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Leads team with 34 points
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Doncic accumulated 34 points (11-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-101 loss to the Celtics.
Doncic played through his injured right knee and logged 37 minutes, leading the team with a well-rounded performance. Doncic's perimeter game has been excellent over the past week, with 15 three-pointers over the past three games. LeBron James is dealing with a groin issue and joins an already-crowded injury report for the Lakers, so Doncic will be called upon to be the primary offensive catalyst for the team if James needs to miss time.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Will play against Boston
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Doncic (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Celtics, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic has been nursing a bruised right knee, but that won't keep him off the floor against the Celtics on Saturday. The versatile superstar is averaging 23.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 40 percent from the floor and 30.5 percent from deep in 10 games played with the Lakers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to suit up Saturday
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Doncic (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The Lakers continue to include Doncic on the injury report due to a right knee contusion that he presumably picked up before exiting to the locker room in Sunday's win over the Clippers. However, the superstar point guard hasn't missed a game since the club's win over Denver on Feb. 22, and he is expected to face the Celtics on Saturday. Doncic has averaged 26.0 points, 9.1 assists, 9.0 rebounds, 3.1 three-pointers and 2.3 steals across 36.5 minutes per game in eight outings following the All-Star break.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Nabs double-double in win
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Doncic notched 32 points (9-23 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 12 assists, seven rebounds and four steals across 43 minutes during Thursday's 113-109 overtime victory over the Knicks.
Doncic recorded his second consecutive contest with a double-double, marking his 16th outing with a double-double or better across 32 regular-season appearances. The superstar point guard did struggle a bit with efficiency, putting up 20-plus shot attempts for the fourth time through seven outings since the All-Star break, during which he has shot only 41.4 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from beyond the arc. Doncic also racked up a game-high mark in steals, tying his season high with four swipes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Good to go Thursday
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Doncic (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic will shake off a probable tag due to a right knee contusion Thursday. The superstar point guard has appeared in six of the club's last seven outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 27.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 3.3 three-pointers and 2.2 steals across 34.7 minutes per contest. Doncic has recorded 41.9/33.9/74.6 shooting splits in that six-game span.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to play against New York
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Doncic (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Doncic is dealing with a contusion in his right knee, but that likely won't keep him from playing against the Knicks on Thursday. The superstar guard nearly recorded a triple-double in Tuesday's win against the Pelicans, finishing with 30 points, eight rebounds, 15 assists, one steal and one block, showing he's starting to get back to form as one of the best offensive players in the league.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Good to go Tuesday
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Doncic (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Doncic has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right knee contusion. The superstar guard has logged at least 31 minutes of action in each of his last five appearances.
