LOS ANGELES (AP) — It turns out the only thing able to stop Lakers star Luka Dončić during the early part of the season has been injury: the Lakers announced Sunday that the 26-year-old was ruled out against the Kings with a left finger sprain and lower leg contusion.

He will be re-evaluated in a week’s time. Per multiple reports, the Lakers don’t expect the injury to linger.

Doncic had been off to a spectacular start to the season with back-to-back 40-point games for the Lakers, who play at Sacramento on Sunday night. He will be reevaluated in approximately one week, the team said.

Doncic scored 43 points in the Lakers’ loss to Golden State on opening night, and he racked up 49 points in a victory over Minnesota last Friday night. Doncic scorched the Timberwolves despite spraining a

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