Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Puts On a Show in EuroBasket Following Injury Scare

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Ricardo Klein | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 4:51 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic appears to be just fine following his scary knee injury on Saturday for the EuroBasket tournament.

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Doncic not only played on Tuesday against Great Britain, but he also showcased his skillset and showed his right knee is completely fine.

The 26-year-old superstar showed up and showed out in front of the crowd. Doncic led his home country of Slovenia to a win in outstanding fashion over Great Britain, 93-81.

In the contest, Doncic was incredible per usual, recording 28 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block in 28 minutes of action.

Luka COOKED Great Britain today pic.twitter.com/pBnaURbKjs
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) August 19, 2025

The Lakers superstar filled up the stat sheet and had a few highlight plays as well. The five-time NBA All-Star started the game scoring and assists on the team's first seven points.

Doncic also hit a key triple at the start of the game.

Luka Doncic hits his first triple of the game pic.twitter.com/d9D1MuJc2x
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) August 19, 2025

Not only did he show his range, but he also showed his defensive chops, which caused a turnover and led to a bucket for Slovenia.

Luka with a great drive to the basket and then adds aggressive pressure on defense to force the immediate turnover pic.twitter.com/meGQsP3AO7
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) August 19, 2025

Doncic started the game fast and furious. He finished the first 20 minutes of action with 19 points, two of which came off this incredible defense to offense fastbreak.

Luka playing on easy mode

Doncic is up to 19 points in the first half already pic.twitter.com/S4EVBW5zG8
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) August 19, 2025

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The Sloevian superstar played well, and more importantly, he looked healthy and like himself.

After suffering the scary injury on Saturday, many wondered if that could hamper his time with the Lakers. Training camp is a little over a month away, and if Doncic was hindered in any way, that could certainly shake things up for the Lakers.

However, after his outing on Tuesday, it appears that is not a worry for LA anymore. Doncic will enter his first full season with the Lakers this fall.

Doncic was traded to the Lakers in early February. It was a trade that shook not only the basketball world, but the entire sports world. It was a monumental moment in the sport that could change the course of the Lakers' future for the better.

The 26-year-old played in 28 games for the Lakers last season and put up solid numbers. While that was the case, it was clear that Doncic was not himself.

However, with a full offseason and a drastic change to his diet, prepare to see a fully motivated Doncic that is ready to lead the Lakers to the promised land.