The Lakers have reached their final call on Luka Doncic’s status before the Spurs game.

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially confirmed that Luka Dončić will not suit up for Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, as the star guard continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Dončić will miss his third straight contest after sustaining the injury during the first half of last Thursday’s matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. He exited the game in the second quarter after appearing to be in discomfort and did not return to the floor. Since then, the Lakers have taken a cautious approach with their franchise player, keeping him sidelined while monitoring his recovery.

The 26-year-old remains listed as day-to-day with what the team has described as a mild hamstring strain. While he has been ruled out for Tuesday, his availability for Thursday’s highly anticipated game against the Dallas Mavericks—his former team—remains uncertain. If Dončić is unable to return by then, there is also a strong possibility he could miss the NBA All-Star Weekend, which is set to take place in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome.

With Dončić unavailable, the offensive responsibility has shifted heavily toward Austin Reaves. The 27-year-old guard has risen to the occasion and delivered standout performances throughout the season. Reaves is currently averaging 25.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.0 steal per game while shooting an efficient 50.8 percent from the field across 27 appearances. His consistency and scoring ability have been critical in keeping the Lakers competitive during Dončić’s absence.

Despite missing their superstar, Los Angeles has managed to stay afloat. The Lakers enter Tuesday’s game aiming for their 33rd win of the season and their sixth victory without Dončić in the lineup. So far, they hold a respectable 5–4 record in games he has missed, a testament to their depth and adaptability.

Dončić’s impact on the team is undeniable. He led all players in All-Star fan voting this season, collecting over 3.4 million votes and earning his sixth All-Star selection in just his eighth NBA season. His individual production has once again been among the league’s best. Through 42 games, Dončić is averaging a league-high 32.8 points per game to go along with 7.8 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 1.5 steals, while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from beyond the arc in 35.5 minutes per night.

Heading into the matchup with San Antonio, the Lakers are listed as home underdogs, with a +9.5 point spread. The over/under for the game is set at 22.5, and Los Angeles carries a +285 moneyline. Even without Dončić, the Lakers will look to defy expectations and continue proving they can remain competitive while their star guard works his way back to full health.