In a frustrating turn of events for the Los Angeles Lakers, star guard Luka Doncic will be sidelined for the conclusion of their road trip against the Denver Nuggets due to a calf injury and sprained ankle. The Lakers are already grappling with a slew of injuries, with key players like LeBron James and Rui Hachimura also on the mend. Despite Doncic's impressive 45-point performance in a recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, he admitted that he is still working towards his peak form since joining the Lakers.
With a winless streak on their current road trip, the Lakers find themselves slipping in the Western Conference standings, now sitting at No. 4. Coach JJ Redick has urged the team to stay resilient in the face of adversity, emphasizing the need to maintain a competitive spirit amidst their injury woes. As they prepare to return home for a challenging schedule ahead, the Lakers will need to dig deep and find ways to bounce back stronger in upcoming matchups against tough opponents like the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs.