Luka Doncic out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers' star Luka Doncic will be absent from Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons due to lower-back tightness. The 27-year-old has been in impressive form recently, averaging 45.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists over his last four games. This includes a remarkable 53-point performance in a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Although he missed a game on October 28th, Doncic has been present in nine of the Lakers' first eight games, contributing to their current 8-2 start.