Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Could Miss Game vs Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers will face of against the New York Knicks tonight as they try to go for their eighth straight win. Los Angeles has been playing very well of late and it has seen them completely rise in the Western Conference standings.

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The Lakers currently sit in the No. 2 spot in the West standings, holding a record of 39-21 for the season. Los Angeles has won eight of their past 10 games overall but they will have a tough test in this game against the Knicks.

Additionally, multiple players have landed on the injury report for this crucial game. Star point guard Luka Doncic was listed on the injury report ahead of the game, coming in as probable for this contest.

However, Doncic remains in the return to play conditioning due to an injury that he suffered earlier in the year. The guard is also dealing with a right knee contusion but it seems that he could suit up if all goes well.

The probable status typically means that a player will play in the game but sometimes players see their status downgraded throughout the day. The Lakers are hopeful that Doncic can suit up for this game as it could be a preview of the NBA Finals.

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The Lakers took down the Knicks in their last meeting earlier this season. Los Angeles will look to sweep the two-game season series from New York and keep the winning ways going strong.

Both teams will have an extra chip on their shoulders to win this game as the Los Angeles and New York rivalry transcends all sports. They are the two biggest markets in the United States and it's always a fun time when they match up with one another.

The hope is that Doncic is able to play in this game, giving it more firepower for the fans to watch. We should know his status closer to game start.

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