Luka Doncic Injury Report: Will the Lakers' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Timberwolves?

The LA Lakers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at the Crypto.com arena. The Lakers are trailing 1-0 in the playoff round following a disastrous loss the other day. They will be expected to bounce back tonight and draw level at 1-1. However, for that to happen it goes without stating that Luka Doncic will have to do the bulk of the scoring. Doncic notched 37 points the other day, but it wasn't enough to take the Lakers past the winning line. As a matter of fact, they fell significantly short, losing the game with a humbling scoreline of 117-95. All eyes would be on Luka tonight, not only because the Lakers are in a desperate situation but also because of the shambles the Dallas Mavericks are in. However, it should be noted that the star guard will not be able to have any say in the game if he does not feature in the game tonight. To know whether the Slovenian will play tonight or not, one would have to look at the Dallas Mavericks injury report.

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Luka Doncic Injury Report

Luka Doncic is not listed in the injury report released by the Lakers ahead of the game against the Timberwolves. Thus, there is no concern on his part, he will certainly start tonight.

Doncic has quickly emerged as a key player for the Lakers. After landing in LA, Doncic endured an initial struggle, but it did not take him long to become a standout for his new franchise. He has come a long way to an extent where his performance might decide whether the Lakers will win or not.

Luka Doncic has been averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game, while the figures are exceptional, he will have to cross the 30-point mark to give the Lakers a better chance over the Timberwolves.

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LA Lakers Injury Report

While Luka Doncic is free from any injury concern, the same case isn't valid for all the Lakers' players. Maxi Kleber has been ruled out of the game tonight due to a foot injury.

Minnesota Timberwolves on the other hand will miss the services of Rob Dillingham. He will remain out due to an ankle injury.

As both teams are not affected by injuries to a high degree, a battle between the evens is set to transpire at the Crypto.com arena tonight. With all to look forward to let's see who comes out on top in the second game of the Lakers vs Timberwolves playoff showdown.