After missing three games with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion, Luka Dončić returns to the lineup tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. With an Emirates NBA Cup 2025 West Group B opener on the docket, it’s right on time for the Los Angeles Lakers.

He slots in alongside Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.

Dončić, who was joined by Marcus Smart on the upgrade list, exploded for 49 points the last time he suited up in an Oct. 24 win over Minnesota, three days after scoring 43 in an opening-night loss to Golden State. That made him just the fourth NBA player to open the season with back-to-back 40-point performances.

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