Doncic racked up 34 points (8-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 17-20 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 128-121 win over the Grizzlies.
The 26-year-old superstar scored at least 30 points for a third straight game, and the 13th time in 16 contests dating back to Nov. 15. Over that stretch, Doncic is averaging 33.5 points, 8.4 assists, 7.6 boards, 3.3 threes and 1.4 steals, and his 33.6 points per game on the season leads the NBA.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Paces team with 30 points in loss
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Doncic notched 30 points (9-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
Although Doncic was ice-cold beyond the arc, he padded his totals with several trips to the charity stripe and decent mid-range shooting. Doncic reached another double-double after failing to reach the milestone over the past three games, but his scoring totals have remained high since returning from a one-game absence.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Paces team with 34 points
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Doncic contributed 34 points (11-23 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings.
The Lakers ended their losing streak behind a superb game from Doncic, who bounced back after an embarrassing loss to Houston. There's added pressure for Doncic with Austin Reaves (calf) out of the lineup, and Marcus Smart hasn't filled the gap with much effectiveness. Doncic has missed four games this month and is having a mediocre December by his standards, averaging 21.6 points, 5.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds over seven games.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Scores 25 in Christmas Day loss
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Doncic posted 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 loss to Houston.
Doncic missed the Lakers' previous game with a lower left leg contusion but returned Christmas Day and led the team in scoring despite the blowout loss. The guard's 25 points marked one of his quieter outings this season, as the superstar has topped 30 points 15 times and reached 40 points six times through 22 appearances while continuing to pair elite scoring with strong rebounding and playmaking.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Good to go for Christmas Day
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Doncic (lower leg) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
As expected, the star playmaker will be good to go following a one-game absence. In December, he's averaging 31.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 35.0 minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to play Christmas Day
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Doncic (leg) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Doncic sat out Tuesday's contest against the Suns with a lower left leg contusion but is on track to return for the Lakers' Christmas Day matchup with the Rockets. Over his past five games, the superstar guard is averaging 30.4 points, 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals while shooting 39.5 percent from the field and 24.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Officially questionable
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Doncic (leg) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic sustained a left leg contusion Saturday, and he missed Tuesday's contest as a result. A previous report from Shams Charania of ESPN indicated Doncic was likely to play Christmas Day, but the Lakers are labeling the star guard as questionable. If Doncic were to sit, Nick Smith would likely draw a second consecutive start..
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Expected to play Thursday
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Doncic (leg) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After exiting Saturday's loss to the Clippers with a left leg contusion, the superstar guard is likely to return from a one-game absence Thursday. Doncic's presence will likely send Nick Smith back to the bench. Over his last six outings, Doncic has averaged 31.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Doncic (leg) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Doncic departed Saturday's matchup early after suffering a left leg contusion, and the injury will hold him out of Tuesday's action. Look for Nick Smith and Marcus Smart to pick up the slack in Doncic's place.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Day-to-day with leg contusion
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Doncic is day-to-day with a left leg contusion, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Doncic left Saturday's loss to the Clippers early, but it doesn't sound like he's dealing with a significant injury. The Lakers are set to release their official injury report for Tuesday's game against the Suns at some point Monday, which will offer more clarity on Doncic's status.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Done for night
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Doncic left Saturday's game versus the Clippers with a left leg contusion and will not return, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The severity of the injury is unclear, but if there is some good news for the Lakers, it's that the team is off until Dec. 23. Dalton Knecht started the second half in his absence. Doncic finished with 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Records monster triple-double
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Doncic erupted for 45 points (14-28 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 13-16 FT), 11 rebounds, 14 assists and five steals over 40 minutes during Thursday's 143-135 win in Utah.
Doncic was coming off a 7-for-25 shooting performance, but he got his points efficiently and plentifully Thursday evening, while matching his season-high in steals. This marked Doncic's first 40-point triple-double as a Laker, placing him alongside Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson, and Jerry West as the only players in franchise history to accomplish the feat.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Scores inefficient 29 points
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Doncic ended with 29 points (7-25 FG, 2-14 3Pt, 13-14 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 win over the Suns.
Doncic struggled to shoot the ball from the floor Sunday, though his game-high 29 points were enough to lift the Lakers to victory. With Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined, Doncic should continue to handle the heavy lifting offensively. The superstar guard has averaged 34.5 points, 8.8 assists, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks per game in his last 11 outings.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Pops for 35 points in loss
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Doncic finished Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Spurs with 35 points (11-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-14 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 41 minutes.
Doncic recorded his seventh game this season with at least 14 free-throw attempts and his 14th game scoring at least 30 points. While his efforts were not enough to secure a win in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, his presence was definitely missed, as he was out for the two games in Toronto and Boston for personal reasons. Doncic has scored at least 30 points in nine straight appearances, averaging 36.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks and 3.7 threes across 37.4 minutes in that span.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Secures triple-double in return
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Doncic logged 31 points (9-24 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 11-14 FT) 15 rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 win over the 76ers.
Doncic missed the two games previous to Sunday due to personal reasons, but he returned to the lineup in outstanding form, setting a season-high in rebounds and recording his second triple-double of the season. Doncic has now recorded at least 30 points in each of his last eight appearances. Despite an all-around stellar performance, one area where the star guard struggled Sunday was from beyond the arc, where he shot just 22 percent, his lowest mark over his last six contests.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Good to go Sunday
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Doncic (personal) is available to play Sunday against the 76ers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
After missing the Lakers' last two games for the birth of his child, Doncic has rejoined the team in Philadelphia and is no longer on the injury report. With the superstar point guard back in the mix, Gabe Vincent, Jake LaRavia and Nick Smith could be less involved for the Lakers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Could return vs. Philadelphia
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Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that Doncic (personal), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, could return as soon as Sunday's matchup against the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Doncic is in Slovenia for the birth of his child and is set to miss his second straight game Friday. However, Redick said the superstar will be back with the team "soon" and could possibly play Sunday. The Lakers are expected to provide an update on his status by Saturday night, and if Doncic ultimately ends up missing his third consecutive contest, Gabe Vincent, Jake LaRavia and Nick Smith are candidates for increased minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Out again Friday
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Doncic (personal) won't play in Friday's game against Boston, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic will miss a second consecutive game for personal reasons, and at this point, it's uncertain when he'll return, as he remains in Slovenia following the birth of his child. Doncic's next chance to play will come Sunday in Philadelphia. Gabe Vincent and Nick Smith should handle most of the point guard duties Friday night, while Bronny James could crack the rotation.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Out Thursday
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Doncic won't play in Thursday's game against the Raptors for personal reasons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Doncic will be sidelined for the opening leg of a back-to-back set on the road, and given the personal nature of his absence, it seems like a Friday absence is possible as well. The superstar guard has scored at least 30 points in seven straight games. With Marcus Smart (injury management) also sidelined Thursday, Gabe Vincent, Bronny James and Gabe Vincent could see an uptick in minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Extends 30-point streak
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Doncic closed Monday's 125-108 loss to Phoenix with 38 points (15-26 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes.
Doncic has scored 30 or more points in seven consecutive games now, as his league-best scoring average has increased to 35.3 points per game. He collected 11 rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes of play in the team's second game in as many nights. On the defensive end, it was only Doncic's third outing this season without registering a steal or block.
