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Luka Dončić Set for Brief, Minutes-Restricted All-Star Appearance After Hamstring Strain

The Lakers are prioritizing a controlled ramp-up to keep their scoring leader available for the stretch run.

Overview

  • Dončić said he will "play a little bit" on Sunday after missing the last four Lakers games with a mild left hamstring strain.
  • The Athletic’s Dan Woike reports he will start for Team World, appear only in the opening game, and play under a minutes cap.
  • Marc Stein previously reported Dončić was on course for a short stint following a strong pregame workout on Thursday.
  • The revamped All-Star format uses three teams and 12-minute games, which facilitates a tightly limited cameo.
  • Los Angeles anticipates his return after the break with the next game on Feb. 20 vs. the Clippers; he leads the NBA in scoring and was the top All-Star vote-getter.