Luka Doncic returned after an ankle scare against the Cavaliers, but safety concerns and ongoing injury issues have the Lakers on alert.

The Los Angeles Lakers got a scare early in the game on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after Luka Doncic left the contest.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark will serve as a pregame analyst on the NBC Sports debut of “Basketball Night in America” on Sundays. First assignment: Lakers vs. Knicks.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks in the star guard’s second visit to Dallas since his shocking trade to Los Angeles almost a year ago.

Lakers star Luka Dončić is set to play against the Cavaliers, a crucial boost for the shorthanded Los Angeles squad. With key teammates sidelined, Dončić's offensive load will be immense, aiming to secure a vital road win in the competitive Western Conference.

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