The Los Angeles Lakers are just a game out of third place in the Western Conference, making tonight’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs particularly crucial. However, they’ll likely be shorthanded in a major way for this one.
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will once again be out tonight due to his hamstring injury, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Doncic has missed the last two games due to a hamstring strain. It appears that he’s not quite ready to return tonight on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The 26-year-old star has appeared in 42 of the Lakers’ 52 total contests this season. He’s producing one of the best campaigns of his career, averaging 32.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.6 assists per outing. That scoring mark is the second-highest of Doncic’s eight years in the NBA as he carries the load for a Los Angeles roster that’s dealt with extended injuries to co-stars LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
The Lakers are 32-20 on the campaign, sitting fifth in the Western Conference. Tonight’s game could hold major implications down the stretch as the postseason draws nearer.
Los Angeles is listed as a 9.5-point home underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook tonight against the Spurs.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
