Luka Doncic will not compete in the Lakers' final game of their four-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets due to a lingering calf injury and a sprained ankle. This absence adds to an already extensive injury list for the Lakers, which includes LeBron James and other starters. The Lakers have lost all three games on this trip, slipping to fourth in the Western Conference standings. Coach JJ Redick emphasizes resilience in the team during a challenging stretch of games ahead.
Doncic said after scoring 45 points in the Lakers' loss to the Bucks on Thursday when asked if his play is meeting his expectations since being traded to L.A. 'Obviously, not there yet.'
The Lakers have fallen from No. 2 in the Western Conference standings to No. 4, with the Houston Rockets just a game behind them in the loss column at No. 5.
Lakers coach JJ Redick addressed the team by reminding them that, 'Everything was fine when they came into the game; it is about how you respond moving forward.'
Doncic noted, 'Got to get some things off my body. Get them to feel better and then be ready.'
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