Doncic just had arguably his best game so far as a Laker on Thursday. He scored 45 points on 14-of-27 field-goal shooting and 7-of-13 from 3-point range, and he also grabbed 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block. The Lakers next game will be on Sunday afternoon versus the Phoenix Suns at home.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic said he isn't sure about playing against the Denver Nuggets in a back-to-back.

Reeling with injuries, the Lakers will be without Doncic due to left calf injury management and a sprained right ankle, bringing the number of starters sidelined to four.