However, when it comes to Luka, I'm not seeing his usual numbers anymore, so I guess his production might drop and his individual records could be affected. Still, I'm optimistic that the trade will work out for the Lakers too, and maybe after a few more games, Luka can blend well with the team since it seems to be just a minor chemistry issue.
Luca Doncic is still on minutes restriction under 30 minutes due to his recent calf injury. It’s understood that he will play less aggressive since he is still adjusting to Lakers Roster. You can see the repercussions on playing hard after recently recovering to injury with Davis case which is now injured again.
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https://hoopshype.com/2025/02/13/luka-doncic-on-a-minutes-restriction-in-the-30-minute-rangeLakers still have a weak center while Jazz center dominates the paint. Clarkson and Markkanen is a beast on the recent game that’s why Lakers is badly lose.
Well they didn't push him to play more long minutes since they also try to avoid that his injury will get worse. That's why its somehow understandable that Lakers choose to make Luka have that minute restriction since they don't want to get any problem if his injury will go to more worse condition if they push him to play more harder.
Lakers still really have a weak center and I guess they don't just have any choice and they need to cope up with trade deadline then try to seek for anything that can fill temporarily their lacking of inside treat for their team.