Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers from slumping to a third straight defeat in a 126-106 pounding by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Thursday. In other games on Thursday,

So, regarding whether Luka Doncic is playing tonight vs. the Bucks, the Lakers shouldn't risk putting their star centerpiece out there if he's at risk for further injury. However, they'll have a tough time competing if they rule him out with James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes already sidelined.