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Luka Doncic's first three games with the Los Angeles Lakers haven't been amazing, and that's putting it kindly. He returned from a 22-game absence due to a calf strain before the All-Star Break and has not looked like the same Luka Doncic we became accustomed to seeing with the Dallas Mavericks.

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers , and he’s likely back to full speed as well. Coach JJ Redick says Doncic probably won’t have a minutes restriction this week after his deliberate start to his Lakers tenure before the All-Star break.

Austin Reaves finished with 15 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in the last meeting with the Blazers. He is averaging a career-best 18.9 points and 6.1 assists per game. Rui Hachimura is averaging 19.0 points per game in February and has grabbed six-plus rebounds in three of his last four outings.

The Los Angeles Lakers (32-21) and Portland Trail Blazers (23-32) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland. The Lakers are currently 13-14 on the road and are coming off a loss last night to the Charlotte Hornets.

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