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Doncic has been the driving force behind the Lakers' impressive start to the campaign, currently averaging 40.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. His absence comes as the team sits in a strong position, tied for the best record in the Western Conference with an 8-2 standing.
Injury updates and upcoming schedule
This marks the second time this season that the guard has been sidelined with the same lower back issue. He previously missed a game against the LA Clippers, which the Lakers managed to win 103-87. The recurring nature of the injury coincides with back-to-back scheduling, a trend that the team will need to manage as they navigate a demanding stretch of their calendar.
The Lakers are currently embarking on a challenging four-game road trip. Following the meeting with Detroit, the team is scheduled to play the second night of a back-to-back against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The road swing continues with a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, before concluding against the Phoenix Suns next Sunday.
In other injury news, the Detroit Pistons provided an update on their roster, confirming that All-Star center