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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Done for night
Luka 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 Los Angeles 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
Luka 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
Luka 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 Los Angeles 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
Luka 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
Luka 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
Luka Doncic (personal) is available to play Sunday against the 76ers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.After missing the Los Angeles 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
Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that Luka 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 Los Angeles 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
Luka 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
Luka 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
Luka 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.
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