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  "id": 19039573,
  "title": "Luka Doncic out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/luka-doncic-out-for-sundays-game-against-the-detroit-pistons",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T23:10:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/11/08/luka-doncic-out-for-sundays-game-against-the-detroit-pistons"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
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        "title": "Luka Doncic out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/luka-doncic-out-for-sundays-game-against-the-detroit-pistons-19040963",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:08:58.000Z"
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