Lakers Downgrade Luka Doncic Injury Status
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Sunday’s NBA action is loaded with superstar players, as Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson are all in act
Luka Dončić had a chance to reach 50 points before he was removed during Friday's 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, as head coach JJ Redick left him in the game late in the fourth quarter on 48 points.
Year Guard Wants to be Better Than Stephen Curry Doncic was up to 32 points at the half, a figure that would eventually outscore all Timberwolves players' total through four quarters, when Nowitzki made his assertion.
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Austin Reaves on whether Luka Doncic could average 40 points a game
Luka Doncic has been otherworldly in the Los Angeles Lakers ' first two games of the new NBA season. He scored 43 points in their first game against the Golden State Warriors, and on Friday, he poured in 49 points as they got their first win of the campaign.
There's no indication that Nico Harrison's status as Dallas Mavericks general manager is in jeopardy right now, but team doesn't appear to be in a rush to extend his deal in the aftermath of the Luka Dončić trade.
How various NBA analyst and fans a like trashed the Mavericks for their loss on the same night Luka Doncic dropped 49 points for the Lakers.
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JJ Redick jokes about trying to get Luka Doncic to 50 points on Friday
Lakers coach JJ Redick allowed Luka Doncic to stay in Friday's game a little longer to give the superstar a shot at reaching 50 points.
Former FS1 host fires petty remark at Lakers' Luka Doncic after record-breaking start originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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