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Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for the road game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards because of soreness in his left ankle. The team plans to make the final call shortly before the game starts.This is not a ruling that he is out. It means the Lakers want to see how his ankle feels after warm-ups before deciding.

How Luka Doncic’s injury happened

Luka Doncic’s problem started earlier this week against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After taking a shot, Doncic stepped back and lost his footing near the edge of the raised court. He slipped into the gap between the playing surface and the sideline area. His left leg twisted as he fell and he had to leave the game for a short time.He later returned and still finished with 29 points, six assists and five rebounds in about 30 minutes. After the game he said he was not fully healthy. Since then, the team has treated the issue as left ankle soreness and limited his load in practice.

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For the game at Capital One Arena, Luka Doncic is officially marked as questionable with left ankle soreness. Austin Reaves is also listed as questionable because of a left calf problem. Rookie Adou Thiero is ruled out with a right MCL sprain. A questionable tag usually means the player has a real chance to play, but nothing is certain until closer to tip-off.

Why this game is important for the Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting for playoff position in the West. Luka Doncic has carried a large part of their offense this season. In 38 games he is averaging 33.6 points, 8.7 assists and 7.7 rebounds. He handles the ball, creates shots and scores at a high rate.If he cannot play, the Lakers will have to rely more on role players and bench scorers. That could make it easier for Washington to control the game.

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The decision will likely come after shootaround and pre-game warm-ups. Updates will appear on team channels and the official feeds of the NBA in the hours before tip-off. Players in this situation often end up playing, but the team may be careful because the fall in Cleveland was unusual and could have made the ankle unstable.

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Tip-off is 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. That means the final update should come around 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. IST, one to two hours before the game starts.Also read: Is LeBron James playing tonight vs the Washington Wizards? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star’s injury report (January 30, 2026)Luka Doncic is not ruled out, but he is not cleared either. He will test the ankle before the game. If it feels strong, he will likely play. If it still bothers him, the Lakers could choose to rest him. Until the official update arrives, both outcomes are possible.