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Dončić has played 64 games, leaving him one short of the NBA’s threshold for MVP and All-NBA consideration if he misses more time, the league said.
- On Thursday, Luka Doncic suffered a left hamstring injury in the Lakers' 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder, threatening his eligibility for major NBA awards by leaving him at 64 games—one short of the 65-game threshold.
- The 65-game rule, now in its third season, mandates eligibility for MVP, All-NBA, and three other major awards. Players must participate in 65 games or at least 62 before suffering a season-ending injury to qualify.
- Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards is also certain to miss the threshold after being held out Thursday due to illness. At least 10 of the 23 players who won major honors last season are now ineligible.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver defended the policy last month, saying "I think it is working." Despite this year's high number of ineligible candidates, the league remains disinclined to make changes.
- Doncic remains poised to win the scoring title for a second time, as statistical awards follow different eligibility standards. Players can qualify for most statistical awards by appearing in 58 games or 70% of the season.
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Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work? - The Morning Sun
Luka Doncic is almost certainly going to win the NBA scoring title this season. And it's now very possible that he doesn't make the All-NBA team. That's rare, but it might be this season's reality. The roster of award-caliber players who won't be winning awards this season continues to grow, with Doncic — the Los Angeles Lakers standout guard and MVP candidate — now out with a left hamstring injury. Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards is certain to …
The Toronto Star
Luka Doncic’s injury could mean he’s out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?
Luka Doncic is almost certainly going to win the NBA scoring title this season. And it's now very possible that he doesn't make the All-NBA team.
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Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is likely to win the NBA scoring title this season, but he might not make the All-NBA team.
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