LeBron James' injury from the All-Star Game is lingering into the second half of the season, including the Lakers' first game.

Although Doncic has been available for Los Angeles over the past two games, both against Utah, the Lakers had given him a minutes restriction, easing him into the comeback process. Between both games, the Slovenian totaled 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in 47 minutes of action (23.5 minutes per game).

The All-Star break was well-timed for the Los Angeles Lakers, as Luka Dončić is in line for more action when his team returns to the court. "He'll be fine," Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters Tuesday when discussing Dončić battling back from a calf injury.