Doncic provided 37 points (12-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 117-95 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Doncic left it all on the court, dropping a game-high 37 points in his first playoff game as a member of the Lakers. It wasn't enough for Los Angeles, as they came up well short against an impressive Timberwolves outfit. The Lakers will need to turn things around in Game 2 should they hope to have any chance of moving on to the second round.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Off injury report
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Doncic (quadriceps) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves.
Doncic was held out of the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers in order to manage a left quadriceps injury, but that won't prevent him from playing in the Lakers' postseason opener Saturday. In his 22 regular-season appearances for the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals over 35.1 minutes per game while connecting on 37.9 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Expected to play vs. Minnesota
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Doncic (quadriceps) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Doncic hasn't missed a beat since being traded to the Lakers, as he continues to play at a superstar level while being one of the best scorers in the NBA. The 25-year-old guard missed 32 games during the regular season but put up solid numbers in the 50 games he played, averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists and a career-high 1.8 steals per game, shooting 45 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Not playing in season finale
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Doncic is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to left quadriceps soreness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The Lakers will rest several of their regular starters for this matchup since the team already locked up the third seed in the Western Conference, meaning Doncic will get a much-needed day off. The star guard ended the regular season on a heater with averages of 29.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Impressive 39-point showing
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Doncic posted 39 points (13-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-14 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 140-109 win over the Rockets.
Doncic was coming off a 45-point performance against the Mavericks on Wednesday, and the star guard delivered another impressive outing to lead the Lakers to an impressive 31-point victory. Doncic is firmly established as the Lakers' go-to option on offense ahead of LeBron James, and the numbers back him up. He's scored at least 30 points in four of his last five outings, a stretch in which he's averaging 34.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 45 points in return to Dallas
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Doncic posted 45 points (16-28 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and four steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Mavericks.
Doncic matched a season-high scoring output in his return to Dallas, doing most of his damage in the first half with 31 points. Over his last 15 appearances, the superstar guard has averaged 30.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 4.0 three-pointers in 36.3 minutes. Doncic has reached the 20-point mark in 14 of those 15 outings.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Tossed against OKC on Tuesday
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Doncic was ejected during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Thunder after being assessed his second technical foul, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.
Doncic appeared to get into an argument with a fan sitting courtside and was ejected with 7:40 remaining in the final quarter. He will finish Tuesday's contest with 23 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five assists, three rebounds and a block across 31 minutes. Gabe Vincent will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way due to Doncic being ejected.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Available to play Tuesday
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Doncic (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic, who was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest, has been upgraded from probable to available for the front end of the club's back-to-back set. The superstar has appeared in nine straight games, averaging 28.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 37.0 minutes per contest. Doncic has averaged 3.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc in that nine-game span.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to play vs. OKC
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Doncic (groin) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup in Oklahoma City, but now that has been changed to probable, which changes the dynamic for this game against the top-seeded Thunder. The superstar guard is averaging 27.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 44.1 percent from the floor and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Questionable with groin strain
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Doncic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to a groin strain, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Tuesday is the front end of a back-to-back for the Lakers, so the team could choose to give Doncic the night off in one game or the other. With Austin Reaves (ankle) questionable and LeBron James iffy to play with a groin strain of his own, the Lakers could be severely undermanned against Oklahoma City. Doncic has averaged 28.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 three-pointers in 36.6 minutes over his last 10 games.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Pours in game-high 30 on Sunday
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Doncic finished Sunday's 126-99 win over the Thunder with 30 points (11-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals across 37 minutes.
The 26-year-old superstar led all scorers on the night as the Lakers close in on securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Doncic last missed a game March 20 due to a sore ankle; since then, he's averaging 28.7 points, 7.4 boards, 7.2 assists, 3.8 threes and 1.0 steals.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Bounces back with 35 points
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Doncic recorded 35 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 11-11 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-108 win over New Orleans.
Doncic had a hard time finding the bottom of the basket against the Warriors, but he came back to life and led the team in scoring. Although his three-point stroke is still struggling, the rest of his game is at an elite level, and his acquisition is reaping massive benefits for the Lakers. The team is 8-4 when Doncic scores 30-plus points, and they'll give him all the minutes he can handle to reach that goal.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Shoots poorly in loss
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Doncic closed with 19 points (6-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block across 38 minutes during Thursday's 123-116 loss to the Warriors.
Doncic struggled shooting Thursday, failing to make a three-pointer for the first time this season. The 26-year-old has seen his scoring efficiency dip as of late, shooting under 40 percent from the field across his past four games. After the game, the superstar was seen with his left arm heavily wrapped, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Doncic said his arm wasn't affecting his play, and he isn't listed on the injury report for the second half of the Lakers' back-to-back set against the Pelicans on Friday.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Nears triple-double in win
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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: 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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