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Luka Doncic Returns to Lakers After Birth of Daughter as LeBron James Also Suits Up vs. 76ers

Los Angeles reinstated its stars for the road-trip finale after a two-game absence to stabilize the rotation before an NBA Cup quarterfinal.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on January 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts behind Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Doncic rejoined the team in Philadelphia and was removed from the injury report after announcing on Instagram the birth of his daughter, Olivia, in Slovenia.
  • LeBron James, who missed the Boston game with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis, was upgraded and is available to play against the 76ers.
  • The Lakers split the first two games without Doncic, winning 123-120 in Toronto on a Rui Hachimura buzzer-beater before a 126-105 loss in Boston.
  • Marcus Smart remains out with a left lumbar muscle strain, marking his sixth consecutive missed game.
  • Doncic leads the NBA at 35.3 points per game, and the 16-6 Lakers return home next for an Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Spurs.