Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will miss Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons because of a back ailment, the team announced. The Slovenian star has been managing the issue in recent days and was ruled out shortly before tip-off.
Doncic, who joined the Lakers in a blockbuster trade earlier this season, has averaged 27.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.9 assists in his first 12 appearances for Los Angeles. His absence leaves a significant gap in the Lakers' offense as they face a Pistons side led by Cade Cunningham.
The Lakers listed Doncic as questionable on Saturday's injury report before downgrading him to out on game day. No timetable for his return has been provided, though the team described the issue as day-to-day.
