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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Flirts with triple-double in loss
Luka Doncic provided 25 points (8-22 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to the Bulls.Doncic flirted with what would've been his second triple-double of the month Thursday, leading the Los Angeles Lakers in rebounding. The superstar guard has settled into his new surroundings in Los Angeles quite well, as Doncic is averaging 30.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 4.7 three-pointers in 36.9 minutes while shooting 43.6 percent from deep over 13 games this month.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Pours in 34 in Indiana
Luka Doncic closed with 34 points (11-21 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one block over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 120-119 win over the Pacers.The 26-year-old topped 30 points for the fourth straight appearance while leading all scorers on the night. Doncic has found his groove as a Laker. Over 12 appearances in March, he's averaging 31.4 points, 8.6 assists, 8.5 boards, 4.8 threes and 1.7 steals while shooting 43.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 32 points in loss
Luka Doncic notched 32 points (9-23 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic.The superstar point guard tied Franz Wagner for the game-high mark in points, albeit in a losing effort. Doncic has recorded 30 or more points in three consecutive contests, including in eight out of his last 10 games. Additionally, the 26-year-old stuffed the stat sheet, logging his 23rd outing of the season with at least seven rebounds and seven assists. Doncic has also been efficient from three-point range of late, shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc in his last three appearances.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Pours in 34 in loss
Luka Doncic recorded 34 points (10-18 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers in points, rebounds and assists while sinking a season-high eight triples. The superstar has found his footing with his new team, scoring 30-plus in seven of his last 10 appearances. During that 10-game span, the 26-year-old has averaged 31.1 points, 8.9 assists, 8.8 rebounds, 4.7 three-pointers and 1.9 steals across 36.6 minutes per contest. Doncic shot 42.7 percent from beyond the arc in that 10-game span, which is a significant increase compared to his first 29 regular-season appearances, during which he had shot 33.0 percent from downtown.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Will play vs. Chicago
Luka Doncic (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, Doncic will be back on the floor Saturday. The superstar guard is averaging 26.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 40.5 percent from the floor and 34.2 percent from deep in the 16 games he's played since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to play vs. Chicago
Luka Doncic (ankle) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.After missing Thursday's loss to the Bucks to nurse a sprained right ankle, Doncic is trending toward playing in Saturday's game against Chicago. The superstar guard seems to be back to form offensively, averaging 26.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 40.5 percent from the floor and 34.2 percent from deep in the 16 games he's played since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Sitting out Thursday
Luka Doncic will sit out Thursday against the Bucks due to a sprained right ankle, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.Thursday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Doncic has been managing the injury for a bit, so the Los Angeles Lakers will give him the night off to recover. During Wednesday's 120-108 win over the Nuggets, Doncic recorded 31 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one steal in 32 minutes. With Doncic sidelined, Jordan Goodwin, Shake Milton, Gabe Vincent and Bronny James could all see more minutes out of the Los Angeles backcourt.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 21 points in first quarter
Luka Doncic supplied 31 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 120-108 victory over the Nuggets.The Los Angeles Lakers scored 46 points in the first quarter behind a red-hot 21-point start from Doncic, who led the team in points and rebounds. Doncic did all of his damage in three quarters, as he got some much-deserved rest in the final stanza. The All-Star missed a game last Friday but has been on a torrid run since, averaging 28.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 2.3 steals over the past three games.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Available Wednesday
Luka Doncic (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.Doncic is dealing with an ankle injury, but that won't keep him off the floor Wednesday against the visiting Nuggets. The superstar point guard has been averaging 26.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game since joining the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Expected to play against Denver
Luka Doncic is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets with a right ankle sprain, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.Doncic is expected to be available for the front end of the Los Angeles Lakers' back-to-back set Wednesday. The superstar guard has averaged 30.8 points, 9.5 assists, 9.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 37.7 minutes over seven games in March.