Luka Doncic Ruled Out for Lakers Against Clippers With Back Tightness
The absence tests the Lakers' depth on the second night of a back-to-back following a heavy minutes load against Portland.
Luka Doncic will sit out Wednesday's game against the LA Clippers due to back tightness, BasketNews reported, presenting an immediate test for the Los Angeles Lakers' rotation depth. The matchup marks the second leg of a back-to-back set for the Lakers, who must now adjust their lineup without their leading offensive initiator.<br><br>The decision comes directly after Doncic logged 37 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers, which was the Lakers' first loss of the season. Doncic carried a heavy workload in that contest, finishing with 41 points, nine assists, and five rebounds while shooting 12-of-22 from the floor and 6-of-15 from three-point range.
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