Luka Doncic Scores 43 Points in Lakers’ Opening Loss, Downplays Groin Concern

Luka Doncic drops 43 points in Lakers’ opener — despite minor groin concern. Luka Doncic drops 43 points in Lakers’ opener — despite minor groin concern.

Lakers fall 119–109 to Warriors in season opener; Doncic shines in debut performance.” Lakers fall 119–109 to Warriors in season opener; Doncic shines in debut performance.”

Doncic received treatment postgame for a right leg issue — calls it ‘probably nothing. Doncic received treatment postgame for a right leg issue — calls it ‘probably nothing.

Doncic finishes with 43 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists — narrowly missing a triple-double. Doncic finishes with 43 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists — narrowly missing a triple-double.

Turnovers and cold three-point shooting doomed Lakers; team went 8-for-32 from deep.” Turnovers and cold three-point shooting doomed Lakers; team went 8-for-32 from deep.”

Coach Redick frustrated: ‘We continue to be a terrible third-quarter team.’ Coach Redick frustrated: ‘We continue to be a terrible third-quarter team.’

Doncic remains confident: ‘It’s probably nothing.’ Lakers aim to bounce back vs Timberwolves.” Doncic remains confident: ‘It’s probably nothing.’ Lakers aim to bounce back vs Timberwolves.”