Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Lakers vs. Bulls)

UPDATE: Luka Doncic is not listed on the injury report on Thursday.

Lakers' injury report vs. Chicago:
-- Rui Hachimura, who started and played 28 minutes last night, is out. pic.twitter.com/f3l3bO3ZyW
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 27, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers are the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference heading into Thursday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls, and it'll be interesting to see if Luka Doncic suits up in the game.

Since coming to the Lakers, Doncic has suited up in just one of four back-to-backs (both ends), sitting out the second game of each of Los Angeles' last two back-to-backs.

The Lakers superstar has dealt with a calf injury that sidelined him for nearly two months, so it makes sense that the franchise is trying to play things safe with him ahead of the playoffs.

Los Angeles has yet to release an injury report for Thursday's game, but it's possible Doncic could land on it. Oddsmakers have set the Lakers as road favorites on Thursday, which could be a good sign for L.A.'s chances of having Doncic and LeBron James in action -- or at least one of them -- tonight.

This story will be updated with Luka's official injury status for Thursday.

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