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December 31, 2025
Paces team with 30 points in loss
Doncic notched 30 points (9-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
Analysis
Although Doncic was ice-cold beyond the arc, he padded his totals with several trips to the charity stripe and decent mid-range shooting. Doncic reached another double-double after failing to reach the milestone over the past three games, but his scoring totals have remained high since returning from a one-game absence.
December 29, 2025
Paces team with 34 points
Doncic contributed 34 points (11-23 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings.
Analysis
The Lakers ended their losing streak behind a superb game from Doncic, who bounced back after an embarrassing loss to Houston. There's added pressure for Doncic with Austin Reaves (calf) out of the lineup, and Marcus Smart hasn't filled the gap with much effectiveness. Doncic has missed four games this month and is having a mediocre December by his standards, averaging 21.6 points, 5.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds over seven games.
December 26, 2025
Scores 25 in Christmas Day loss
Doncic posted 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 loss to Houston.
Analysis
Doncic missed the Lakers' previous game with a lower left leg contusion but returned Christmas Day and led the team in scoring despite the blowout loss. The guard's 25 points marked one of his quieter outings this season, as the superstar has topped 30 points 15 times and reached 40 points six times through 22 appearances while continuing to pair elite scoring with strong rebounding and playmaking.
December 25, 2025
Good to go for Christmas Day
Doncic (lower leg) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Analysis
As expected, the star playmaker will be good to go following a one-game absence. In December, he's averaging 31.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 35.0 minutes.
December 25, 2025
Likely to play Christmas Day
Doncic (leg) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis
Doncic sat out Tuesday's contest against the Suns with a lower left leg contusion but is on track to return for the Lakers' Christmas Day matchup with the Rockets. Over his past five games, the superstar guard is averaging 30.4 points, 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals while shooting 39.5 percent from the field and 24.5 percent from beyond the arc.