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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been tagged as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons, NBA insider Marc Stein reported. The designation stems from low back tightness, casting doubt on his availability for the interconference showdown.
Doncic is coming off a spectacular 53-point performance in the Lakers' 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The 27-year-old is in his second full season with Los Angeles and has been playing at an MVP-caliber level.
His statistics this season have been nothing short of extraordinary, resembling video game numbers that would be hard to replicate even in a virtual setting. Doncic is averaging 40.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three-point range.
While some might point to his league-leading volume in field goal and three-point attempts as a reason for his scoring output, Doncic has maintained impressive efficiency despite the heavy workload. His phenomenal start has fueled the Lakers' 8-2 record, which currently tops the Western Conference.
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Although Doncic's early-season numbers are staggering, it's only nine games into the campaign, so serious MVP conversations are premature. Nevertheless, his impact on the Lakers has been undeniable, and the team will be hoping his back tightness is not a long-term concern.
The Lakers and Pistons are set to tip off in Detroit at 6 PM ET on Saturday night. Doncic's injury status will be monitored closely, with updates expected as they become available.
Originally reported by yahoo.