A visibly ill Luka Doncic played through a stomach ailment and was limited to 17 points in a 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Wolves.
Luka Doncic suffered from a stomach ailment in the 24 hours leading up to the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and was «vomiting all afternoon» leading up to tipoff, according to Lakers coach JJ Redick.
Doncic, who averaged 34 points, 10 rebounds and five assists through the first two games of the series, was limited to 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting, seven rebounds, eight assists and five turnovers Friday.
«Obviously, with his illness, it impacts our team», said LeBron James, who led L.A. with 38 points, the most in NBA postseason history by a player over age 40. «We understand what he brings to our team and what he’s done since the acquisition. It definitely took a big blow for our team.»
Doncic was experiencing an upset stomach and chills Thursday, sources told ESPN. Redick said it affected Doncic’s sleep Thursday night. Doncic attended the Lakers shootaround Friday morning, and after a nap Friday afternoon still felt off, sources told ESPN.
He underwent treatment from the Lakers’ medical staff after the loss, which put the Wolves up 2-1 in the series, but did not speak to reporters.
