Luka Doncic out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after a turnover that went the Lakers way during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Mark J. Terrill
DETROIT — Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons with lower-back tightness.
Doncic is averaging 45.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists in his last four games, including a 53-point game in Friday's 124-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The 27-year-old missed a 103-87 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 28 but has played in the other nine games in the Lakers' 8-2 start.
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