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14 articles about 13 events for “Lakers Win Without Luka Doncic” from New York Post.
“And against the Clippers, which was the second night of the back-to-back set after Tuesday’s home loss to the Trail Blazers, the circumstances were being without superstar guard Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness).”
“Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness) are out against the Clippers on Wednesday in the second night of a back-to-back following the Lakers’ 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.”
“Luka Doncic (league-leading 36.2 points per game) is having an MVP-caliber start to the season, but this past week exposed some flaws.”
“SAN FRANCISCO — The game couldn’t have started better for the Lakers, who were fueled by a signature Luka Doncic scoring early scoring flurry Friday night in Chase Center.”
“SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic’s offensive flurry to close out the Lakers’ comeback road win over the Jazz on Sunday drew all of the attention.”
“And Yaxel Lendeborg is a ton of fun on and off the court, including recently making waves for saying he lost all respect for Luka Doncic. 27.”
“Fortunately, Luka Doncic is picking up the tab.”
“And Ziaire Williams, the 6-foot-10 forward who’s in contention for a spot in the starting lineup, is dealing with a foot contusion after having only played in the Lakers’ preseason-opening win over the Kings on Oct. 5.”
“The obvious clarity: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler would make up 60% of the team’s first unit.”
“Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player.”
“Redick then inspired the Lakers to believe they could win without their two-highest scorers in the playoffs.”
“And your chemistry with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?”It’s not hard to be a fit when the guys are as good as they are,” he said.”
“The Lakers have one of the top four players in the NBA in Luka Doncic, but they lost one of the greatest players of all-time.”
“Sure, the Lakers jumped to a 3-0 series lead over them last postseason without Doncic and Austin Reaves, but both teams are going to look completely different in October.”