The Lakers vs. Nuggets game might not have ended in a favorable manner for the purple and gold brigade. But there were, almost all the ingredients present that were necessary for the fans to remain glued to their seats. Firstly, it was a closely fought affair. With the pendulums swinging in both the team’s favor, it was the Nuggets who got the last laugh. Next up, there was a Nuggets fan who swung some wild blows at a bunch of Lakers supporters. There were also calls from the fans criticizing the referees’ blown call. Well, to add further to the intrigue, a moment between Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic had the internet laughing.
Luka Doncic has been in some sublime form ever since he was traded from the Dallas Mavericks. However, one of the biggest complaints that the 25-year-old often had to hear was about his weight. But after coming to the Lakers, Doncic seems to have been working on weight management. In a hilarious exchange, Nikola Jokic could be seen tickling Doncic’s belly! This was probably because Doncic looked significantly leaner than before.
Nikola notices that Luka lost weight pic.twitter.com/aDGe5YaRV6
— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) March 15, 2025
However, the lighthearted moment surely showed the brotherhood between the two. The Lakers would desperately want Doncic to come back fast. Nursing an injury, the absence of such a talent is costing the Lakers dearly. They have now lost four games on the trot. And to make matters worse for the Lakers, LeBron James, too, will be out for a significant stretch.
Luka Doncic Joins LeBron James On The Injury List?
Losing both superstars can become disastrous for a team. That is exactly what happened to the Lakers. Just days after LeBron James significantly injured his groin, Luka Doncic missed the Lakers’ clash against the Nuggets due to injury. Playing against the Celtics, James suffered a groin sprain that got him out of action. Following the medical inspection, James was expected to miss some serious game time.
“It is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long LeBron James could miss because of his left groin injury, sources told ESPN. However, one source said the initial thought is that it will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days,” according to the update provided by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
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It is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long LeBron James could miss because of his left groin injury, sources told ESPN. However one source said the initial thought is that it will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 9, 2025
Thus, the situation with the Lakers is looking quite grim at the moment. They have slipped from the second position to the fifth already. With tensions mounting, it remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.
