US EditionDoncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves
- Luka Doncic played 40 minutes in the Lakers' 116-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves while battling a stomach illness, finishing with 17 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds.
- Doncic recorded 17 points but faced a tough defense from Jaden McDaniels, leading to poor shooting and handling.
- Lakers Coach J.J. Redick stated Doncic was 'vomiting all afternoon' before the game, impacting his performance.
- LeBron James mentioned the illness affects the team's performance as they trail 2-1 in the series with Game 4 approaching.
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Redick on Dončić: 'I don't know how much he slept last night, he was throwing up all day'
Luka Dončić played Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against Minnesota despite health issues. After averaging 34 points in the first two games, he recorded 'only' 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in this loss, while shooting ineffectively from the field (6/16, 2/8 for three-pointers). After the game, his coach JJ Redick revealed that the stomach flu had a major impact on his performance.
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Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves
Last spring, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a series-ending victory at Target Center.
Laker Nation Demand Tough Luka Doncic Decision as Health Condition Complicates Situation in Game 3
Luka Doncic pulled up to Game 3 looking like he just lost a fight with a gas station burrito. The vibes were off from the jump. ESPN’s Lisa Salters broke the news about Luka battling a stomach bug, and JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat it—basically said Luka’s been running on empty for 24 hours. Not ideal when you’re playing playoff basketball in Minnesota, where the mood shifts like the weather, against a team that’s built like a bar fight. Mike Trude…
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