Lakers' Doncic ruled out vs Clippers with back tightness — SkimNews
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- Luka Doncic is ruled out for the Lakers' game against the Clippers due to back tightness, the team announced
- Doncic leads the NBA with 36.0 points per game after scoring 41 in the Lakers' 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday
- Ziaire Williams will miss the game due to left foot soreness, adding to the Lakers' injury list on the second night of a back-to-back
- Rui Hachimura is out for the Clippers with left quad soreness, having scored 16 points against his former team in the season's first matchup
- Kobe Sanders will make his first start of the season in place of Hachimura for the Clippers
Why it matters: The Lakers lose their top scorer in Doncic, who has already played heavy minutes in four games, raising durability concerns as they face a division rival without two starters. The Clippers also lose a key two-way wing in Hachimura, weakening their perimeter defense and scoring depth.
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