Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers face off in a high-stakes matchup for the NBA season, where both teams will need to bring their best. The big question looms: Will Luka Doncic play?

Doncic missed the previous NBA game against the Sacramento Kings, where Austin Reaves stole the spotlight with a career-high 51 points. That performance reassured the Lakers that, even without their stars, someone can step up and carry the team.

It appears that scenario will repeat, as Luka Doncic will not be available for the matchup against the Trail Blazers. The superstar guard continues to recover from a finger sprain and a left leg contusion sustained last week.

The Lakers are in a tough spot without their top stars. LeBron James also remains sidelined, and according to Shams Charania,

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