Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight vs. Wizards? Latest Injury Update on Lakers Star

Now, the absence of the 2019 Rookie of the Year might have a huge impact on the roster. Chalking up a great chemistry with Austin Reaves, the 2024 NBA scoring champion, made sure that the team was on a high. Sensing the opportunity, Washington would want to target the Lakers’ soft spot. However, with LeBron James around, that might be a bit difficult. 

Although playing a third fiddle, the 41-year-old legend is still making some generous contributions every game. Playing for 37 minutes, James dropped 14 points against the Nets. 

Meanwhile, despite Doncic’s temporary absence, Dirk Nowitzki is mightily impressed with Redick’s team. 

Dirk Nowitzki Holds The Los Angeles Lakers And Luka Doncic In High Regards

Nowitzki has already termed the Slovenian star as a ‘genius.’ Now, looking at his recent surge, he is sure that not many teams can actually contain the 27-year-old’s wrath. In an episode of Prime Video’s NBA broadcast, Nowitzki analyzed how menacing the Lakers’ offensive three actually were. 

“Luka has been playing incredible basketball, on fire for weeks now averaging almost 40. He has his step back working and when the step back works, watch out other teams. He’s basically unarguable…. Is that a team you really want to see in the playoffs with 3 guys that can take over down the stretch? I’ve been impressed with them,” said Nowitzki. 

Thus, with the Lakers having to deal with a small hiccup, fans would hope that Doncic’s teammates would see off the storm in unison.