Luka Doncic reportedly woke up without ankle pain on Thursday after suffering an injury during the Lakers’ win over the Bucks.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has received encouraging news regarding his ankle injury after being forced to exit Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Doncic “woke up with no pain” in ankle on Thursday, providing a positive sign that the injury may not be as serious as initially feared.
Lakers star landed on Kyle Kuzma’s foot late in the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Before exiting, Doncic once again led the Lakers, finishing with 32 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 32 minutes. Los Angeles secured its seventh consecutive victory and improved to 11-2.
Lakers offer encouraging Luka Doncic update
Initial comments from both Doncic and Lakers head coach JJ Redick were considerably more optimistic.
“I think [Doncic] is fine,” Redick said after the game. “Just a light tweak.”
Doncic also downplayed the issue.
“Obviously, it’s painful a bit, but I’ll be fine,” he told reporters.
The performance continued Doncic’s insane start to the 2026-27 season. Over 11 games, he is averaging 38.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.6 assists while shooting 48.9% from the field and 40.8% from deep.
Luka has now scored at least 30 points in nine consecutive appearances.
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