LA Lakers star Luka Doncic might miss Friday's clash against the Washington Wizards. Doncic was placed as "questionable" on the team's injury report following Thursday's practice. The Slovenian point guard was diagnosed with left ankle soreness after he almost faced a big injury in the previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
What happened to Luka Doncic?
The Cavaliers were playing on an elevated court 10 inches off the ground. After trying a shot and stepping backwards, Doncic's left leg slipped into the gap, causing him to fall on the floor with extreme pain. Grimacing right away, the Lakers guard was forced to exit the game shortly. Later, he returned and rejoined the game after getting treatment from the medical team.
As it turns out, Doncic was still feeling pain in his ankle, and his status for the game against Wizard confirmed ahead of tipoff. The Lakers hope Doncic recovers in tin and gets available to lead the team on Friday, especially after a 30-point loss against the Cavaliers.
Latest update in Austin Reaves
Other than Luka Doncic, the Lakers placed two more players on the injury report. Austin Reaves was changed to "questionable" as he inches closer to making his return after missing 17 straight games with a left calf strain.
Latest update on Adou Thiero
On the other hand, rookie Adou Thiero still has not fully recovered from his right MCL sprain. There is no timeline for his return just yet.
When and where to watch Lakers vs Wizards?
The LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards game will take place on Friday at the Capital One Arena in Washington. The game will start at 7 pm EST.
The Lakers vs Wizards game will air locally on the Spectrum SportsNet (local) and Monumental Sports Network (local). Live streaming services will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and Website.