Overview
- The Lakers list Dončić as questionable with a lower-left-leg contusion for the Christmas matchup, per the official injury report.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Dončić is expected to play if his pregame workout goes smoothly, with a final decision due before tip-off.
- Dončić exited the Clippers game with the bruise and then missed Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, during which Los Angeles fell to consecutive defeats.
- If he plays, Dončić is slated to debut his Jordan Luka 5 signature shoe on the holiday broadcast.
- Rui Hachimura is probable, Jaxson Hayes is questionable and Gabe Vincent remains out, while Austin Reaves returned in Tuesday’s game.