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.

Luka Doncic won’t play against the Denver Nuggets, joining LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players.

In an unexpected development, the Los Angeles Lakers have downgraded Luka Doncic against the Denver Nuggets. Luka Doncic has been downgraded to out against the Nuggets due to left calf injury management and a right ankle sprain.