Doncic closed with 29 points (8-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 11-12 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 134-127 victory over the Grizzlies.
Doncic flirted with a triple-double once again Saturday, leading the Lakers in rebounds and assists in the win. The superstar also finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Austin Reaves (31 points), and Doncic has recorded at least 25 points in six consecutive appearances. Additionally, the 26-year-old logged multiple swipes for the 24th time over 43 regular-season outings. He's on pace to average a career-high 1.9 steals per game.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 Lakers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to play vs. Chicago
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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 Lakers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Sitting out Thursday
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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 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
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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 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
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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 Lakers ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Expected to play against Denver
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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 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.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Sniffs triple-double
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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: 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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