The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at Fiserv Forum. Luka Doncic is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right ankle soreness.
Here’s everything we know about Doncic’s injury and playing status vs. the Bucks.
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Luka Doncic injury status vs. Bucks
Doncic has appeared in the Lakers’ previous nine games. However, he’s been listed on the injury report due to numerous ailments. The star guard dealt with a right knee contusion last week and was questionable for Monday’s 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets due to lower back soreness.
He played 41 minutes vs. the Nets, posting a triple double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists but shooting just 8-of-26 from the floor. It marked the second worst shooting performance of Doncic’s career in a game attempting 25 or more field goals.
Doncic now appears to be dealing with an ankle ailment. A questionable tag indicates he’s experiencing discomfort, although he’ll have a chance to suit up vs. the Bucks.
Doncic has not looked like his usual physical self while returning from an extended absence due to a calf injury. He’s averaged 24.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 8.0 assists on 40/32/75 shooting splits over 12 appearances with the Lakers.
With LeBron James sidelined by a groin injury, Los Angeles will need Doncic to elevate his level of play if it hopes to secure the Western Conference’s second seed. JJ Redick’s squad sits a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets in the standings with 19 remaining.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee has lost three straight following an 8-1 stretch to close February. The Bucks are battling to hold onto the Eastern Conference’s fourth seed and home court advantage in a first-round series. They’re in a three-way tie with the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons.
So, regarding whether Luka Doncic is playing tonight vs. the Bucks, the Lakers shouldn’t risk putting their star centerpiece out there if he’s at risk for further injury. However, they’ll have a tough time competing if they rule him out with James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes already sidelined.
Lakers injury report
Luka Doncic: Questionable – Right Ankle; Soreness
Rui Hachimura: Out – Left Patellar; Tendinopathy
Jaxson Hayes: Out – Right Knee; Contusion
Bronny James: Out – G League – On Assignment
LeBron James: Out – Left Groin; Strain
Maxi Kleber: Out – Right Foot; Surgery Recovery
Bucks injury report
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable – Left Calf; Strain
Damian Lillard: Probable – Right Groin; Soreness
Chris Livingston: Questionable – Non-covid; Illness
Bobby Portis: Out – League Suspension
Tyler Smith: Doubtful – Back; Spasms
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