The NBA's leading scorer has a sore left groin that will sideline him against the Trail Blazers. Centers Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes might also miss the game.

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Doncic finished the game with 39 points on 15-of-26 shooting, three rebounds, four assists, and six three-pointers in 36 minutes of action. It still wasn’t enough as the Lakers suffered their fourth loss in their last five games.

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić will sit out Saturday's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers with left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.

The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers received unfortunate injury news ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Doncic won't play due to left groin soreness.

The Lakers will be without at least two of their regular starters when they visit the Trail Blazers on Saturday.