Luka Doncic Out for Sunday's Game Against the Detroit Pistons
Quentin Grimes replaces Luka Doncic in the lineup as the Lakers rest their star for lower-back tightness, with Austin Reaves moving to point guard.
- On Sunday, Nov. 8, the Los Angeles Lakers started Quentin Grimes against the Detroit Pistons after Luka Doncic was ruled out with lower-back tightness. Head coach JJ Redick selected Grimes over Collin Sexton to fill the All-NBA star's spot.
- Doncic was listed as questionable on Saturday, Nov. 7 before being ruled out, marking his second absence this season due to back issues. The 27-year-old carries a history of similar injuries during the 2019, 2021, and 2024 seasons.
- The early MVP favorite is averaging 40.1 points per game during the Lakers' 8-2 start to the season. Redick moved Austin Reaves to point guard to maintain the team's offensive rhythm without Doncic.
- To bolster depth for the four-game road trip, the Lakers recalled Bronny James and rookie Cameron Carr from the G-League on Saturday. Both players could see increased minutes during the extended road stretch.
- Los Angeles faces the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow, and the team may exercise caution regarding Doncic's return. The injury is not expected to be a lingering issue despite his history with back problems.
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Independent EspañolThe star of the Angeline ensemble will be absent from Detroit due to disturbances in the lumbar area.His recent performance includes a game of 53 points.With 45 points average in the last matches, the 27-year-old player has been key in the team's successful start of season.
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Luka Doncic out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with lower-back tightness
Lakers Starting Lineup Revealed Without Injured Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers had a big decision to make for Sunday’s starting lineup after Luka Doncic was ruled out. Lowe back tightness caused the Lakers to sit out Doncic against the Detroit Pistons in a noteworthy game for Sunday’s NBA schedule. The early MVP favorite has been putting up incredible stats to average 40 […]
Lakers and Pistons face each other in Detroit this SundayDoncic is doubtless lumbar pain before Lakers x Pistons, at 8:00 pm, in Detroit
Seven games of the NBA regular championship in two days, Luke Doncic's involvement in a match with Detroit, in question due to back problems - watch the schedule and watch the results.
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