The Los Angeles Lakers visit Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as they close out their road trip. With LeBron James sidelined, will Luka Doncic suit up?

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.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic said he isn't sure about playing against the Denver Nuggets in a back-to-back.