Luka Doncic Already Injured? Lakers' Superstar Downplays Groin Issue After Loss

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Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 23:31 IST

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic downplays leg issue after scoring 43 points in season opener loss to Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic insists there’s no major concern over an apparent leg issue that surfaced late in Tuesday night’s 119-109 season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The Slovenian guard was seen repeatedly clutching at his inner right leg near the groin during the closing stages, sparking fears of a potential injury setback.

Unfortunately Luka Doncic has not looked the same since a couple of mins agoContinues to grab his right adductor (groin)

Big concern moving forward pic.twitter.com/eAMCak5lW6

— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) October 22, 2025

But Doncic quickly brushed off any alarm.

“It’s probably nothing," Doncic said post-game. “Just felt it a little bit because my hip went the opposite way. Felt it a little bit, but it’s probably nothing."

Despite the discomfort, Doncic delivered a massive performance — 43 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists in a game-high 41 minutes, nearly dragging a LeBron-less Lakers squad to a comeback.

Luka lit it up in his 1st @Lakers opening night:43 PTS (career-high for a season opener)12 REB9 AST2 STL1 BLK

Dončić joins Kobe Bryant (2007) and Elgin Baylor (1959) as the only Lakers to record 40+ PTS in a season opener 🪄 pic.twitter.com/yP3lef4lnP

— NBA (@NBA) October 22, 2025

The Lakers were without four-time MVP LeBron James, who continues to deal with sciatica. They’ll look to regroup when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Doncic, 26, joined Los Angeles in a blockbuster trade from the Dallas Mavericks in February before signing a three-year, $165 million extension in August.

The five-time All-Star now carries a career average of 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists across 451 NBA games.

(with Reuters inputs)

Siddarth Sriram

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