Luka Doncic moved from out to day-to-day with a back issue early Thursday. That puts him in line for Friday's game at Golden State, which is also the expected return date on the injury report.
What happened
Luka Doncic was moved to day-to-day on the injury report at 1:29 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29. The problem is his back. He was listed as out on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and the comment on the report still reads: "Doncic (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers." The report gives Oct. 30 as his expected return. This is his second time on the report this month. On Oct. 16 he was listed day-to-day for rest and was cleared the same day.
What it means for the Lakers
The Lakers are 4-1, the fourth seed, and won their last game. Next up is a trip to Golden State on Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Doncic is averaging 36.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 35.5 minutes over four games. The Lakers are 3-1 with him and 1-0 without him. Without him, Austin Reaves has played 35.2 minutes and scored 24.4 points. Walker Kessler has played 30.4 minutes, Ziaire Williams 28.4 and Quentin Grimes 27.1. Williams is day-to-day himself with a foot issue. Matisse Thybulle, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt round out the rotation.
What to watch
The next injury report before Friday's game will show whether Doncic is cleared. The report lists Oct. 30, the day of the Warriors game, as his expected return, but no final decision has been announced. The Lakers are also watching Ziaire Williams, who is day-to-day with a foot issue. Cameron Carr (right oblique) and Adou Thiero (left knee) are out. Tipoff at Golden State is 10 p.m. ET Friday.
Is Luka Doncic playing at the Warriors on Friday, Oct. 30?
He is day-to-day with a back issue. The injury report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return, but a final decision has not been announced. Tipoff is 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
When will Luka Doncic be back?
The injury report gives Oct. 30 as his expected return, which is the day the Lakers play at Golden State. He was out on Oct. 28 and moved to day-to-day on Oct. 29.