Luka Dončić reaches for his left calf throughout a Lakers-Clippers sport. MediaNews Group / Pasadena Star-Ne
Star guard Luka Dončić will miss Tuesday’s sport towards Phoenix after struggling what the Lakers are calling a “decrease left leg contusion” that he suffered towards the Clippers Saturday.
The harm occurred within the first quarter when Bogdan Bogdanović kneed Dončić within the left calf. When the Lakers opened apply to media on Monday, Dončić had a big wrap on the calf muscle.
“It’s been recognized and confirmed as a decrease leg contusion,” Redick mentioned when requested if Dončić obtained any picture testing on the muscle.Redick mentioned he thought-about Dončić “each day.”
It’s the second time this season he’s missed time due to a leg bruise. Dončić missed three video games within the first week of the season after struggling the same contusion.
The Lakers, who completed Saturday’s loss to the Clippers with soon-to-be 41-year-old LeBron James because the lone wholesome starter, might be getting assist Tuesday towards the Suns.
Deandre Ayton, who missed the final two video games with a left elbow harm, absolutely participated in apply on Monday and is ready to play towards the crew that drafted him No. 1.
And Austin Reaves, who has missed the Lakers’ final three video games with a light calf pressure, participated in components of apply and is questionable to return.
Rui Hachimura, who didn’t play towards the Clippers due to groin soreness and reserve Gabe Vincent, who has a again pressure, are each out.
