Luka Doncic sidelined with back tightness for Lakers vs. Clippers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Luka Doncic is out for the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 28, 2026, due to back tightness. This marks the second game in a back-to-back for the Lakers, who lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 136-129 the previous night. Doncic, who scored 41 points in that game, is currently the NBA's highest scorer. His absence will require Austin Reaves to take on more offensive responsibilities. The Lakers will also miss Ziaire Williams and Cameron Carr, while the Clippers have six inactive players, including Rui Hachimura and Brandon Ingram. The teams faced off just days earlier, with the Lakers winning 125-117 on October 23.
- •Doncic ruled out with back tightness against Clippers
- •Lakers lost to Blazers 136-129 on October 27
- •Lakers won previous matchup against Clippers 125-117
- •Austin Reaves will handle more offensive duties
- •Clippers also missing several players for the game
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Lose Luka Doncic for Clippers Game on Second Night of Back-to-Back
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic injury will test Lakers roster in clash vs Clippers tonight
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic sitting out Lakers' visit to Clippers with back tightness
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic out against Clippers with back tightness
"The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar Luka Doncic on Wednesday, October 28th, as the guard deals with back tightness. The post Lakers Lose Luka Doncic for Clippers Game on Second Night of Back-to-Back appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"(AP) — Luka Doncic is sitting out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night because of back tightness.Doncic is the reigning NBA scoring champion and he leads the league again with 36.
"Luka Doncic is ruled out of Wednesday night's game vs Clippers. Here is what we know about the Lakers star's injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 8:52 PMLakers Lose Luka Doncic for Clippers Game on Second Night of Back-to-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar Luka Doncic on Wednesday, October 28th, as the guard deals with back tightness. The post Lakers Lose Luka Doncic for Clippers Game on Second Night of Back-to-Back appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 8:51 PMLuka Doncic injury will test Lakers roster in clash vs Clippers tonight
Luka Doncic is ruled out of Wednesday night's game vs Clippers. Here is what we know about the Lakers star's injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 8:50 PMLuka Doncic sitting out Lakers' visit to Clippers with back tightness
(AP) — Luka Doncic is sitting out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night because of back tightness.Doncic is the reigning NBA scoring champion and he leads the league again with 36.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 8:33 PMLuka Doncic out against Clippers with back tightness
Luka Doncic out against Clippers with back tightness
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