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James H. Williams, USA TODAY December 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM

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Luka Doncic injury update: Lakers star exits game vs. Clippers

Luka Doncic was ruled out by the Los Angeles Lakers for the second half of Saturday night's game against the L.A. Clippers.

The Lakers announced in the early minutes of the third quarter that Doncic would miss the rest of the game due to a left leg contusion.

He had a noticeable limp during the second quarter. The Lakers trailed the Clippers 54-39 at halftime.

Doncic has had three different stints in which he’s missed time this season, including one as a result of a leg injury on Nov. 3.

He also missed the early part of the season in October with a combination of a knee and foot injury. He was away from the team earlier this month for the birth of his second child.

Oct. 26: The Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. dunks in front of the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center.

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1 / 8Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponentsOct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center.What is a leg contusion?

"A muscle contusion is a muscle bruise. It happens from a direct, blunt blow to your muscle," according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Luka Doncic stats vs. Clippers

Doncic was 4-for-13 from the field for 12 points in 20 minutes of play. He also had five rebounds, two assists and four turnovers. He was 1-for-6 from the 3-point line.

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