Is Luka Doncic playing today? Latest news on Lakers star

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Dončić remains away from the team for personal reasons and will miss the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Friday, Dec. 5 against the Boston Celtics. It’s the second consecutive game that Dončić will miss.

Dončić was ruled out for Thursday’s game, a three-point victory over the Toronto Raptors, as the Lakers began a three-game road trip. The team officially listed him as out on Friday’s injury report, and Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team was unsure when he would return.

The Slovenian last played on Monday in the Lakers’ 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which snapped a seven-game winning streak. Dončić led the team in points (38), rebounds (11) and assists (five) against the Suns.

The guard leads the league in scoring with 35.3 points per game this season. He’s also averaging 8.9 assists (fourth highest in the league) and 8.9 rebounds (19th in the league).

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Is there a timetable for Luka Doncic’s return?

During Thursday’s pregame media availability, Lakers coach JJ Redick provided the latest update on his superstar guard and his status.

“Obviously, he’s away from the team for personal reasons,” Redick told reporters Thursday. “Hope to have him back soon, but don’t have a pinpointed day yet.”