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Lakers vs Pacers: Will Luka Doncic play tonight? Luka Doncic latest injury update

The former Mavericks star got injured on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Los Angeles Lakers will host the Indiana Pacers in the first game after the NBA trade deadline. During the trade window, the Lakers surprised everyone by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. Now, all eyes are on Doncic as he prepares to make his debut for the Lakers.

The Purple and Gold enter the fixture with a four-game winning streak. Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 120-112 on Tuesday, thanks to LeBron James‘ record-breaking 42 points and 17 rebounds. The veteran guard became the oldest player to score 40 points.

On the flip side, the Pacers are coming off a comeback win against the LA Clippers. Indiana rallied back from a 22-point first-half deficit to secure a 119-112 win. The Pacers are 2-1 in their four-game road trip and sitting fourth in the East.

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Luka Doncic remains out against Pacers

Los Angeles Lakers fans have to wait for Luka Doncic’s debut as the former All-Star has been ruled out due to injury. The former Mavericks star got injured on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves and he is still recovering from a left calf strain.

Lakers' injury report vs. Indiana tomorrow:
— Luka Doncic is out
— Mark Williams (trade pending) is questionable
— LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Austin Reaves (left elbow contusion) are also questionable pic.twitter.com/OPWbhfts5b
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) February 8, 2025

As per reports, Luka Doncic will make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Feb. 10 against the Utah Jazz. New center Mark Williams remains questionable and his debut is delayed too.

Meanwhile, LeBron James’ status has been downgraded to questionable on Saturday due to an ankle injury. Lakers’ current starting point guard Austin Reaves is also listed as questionable with a left elbow contusion.

Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for the next seven weeks due to a right foot fracture. Christian Wood is still recovering from a left knee surgery. Bronny James is unavailable due to the G-League assignment with the South Bay Lakers.

For the Pacers, Myles Turner (Neck) and Isaiah Jackson (Torn Achilles) remain sidelined.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.