Luka Doncic seems to be teasing his status for Friday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. Tip-off for that game is ready for 9:30 p.m. ET.

Doncic is coming off a dominant 45-point, 11-rebound outing against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. However, his efforts were not enough as the Lakers lost in a 126-106 blowout.

Los Angeles remains restricted on key players, substantially being without LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes due to injury. However, losses to the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and Bucks are inflicting fear for those who have hopes for the team’s chances of success.

Doncic stays targeted on winning for the Lakers, so much so that he is no longer too hyped about his 45-point display.

“Luka Doncic, when asked about the rhythm he got to attain 45 points against the Bucks, said, ‘Not anything personal in case you lose the game,” team reporter Mike Trudell wrote via X.

As for his availability against the Nuggets, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin had the tidbit on that on the front.

“We’ll see. We’ll see on that one,” Doncic stated.

With the Lakers’ game against the Nuggets being the second one of a back-to-back, Luka Doncic hinting at his availability warrants eyes to maintain track of him.

Doncic has done a strong task elevating the Lakers’ offense when it is at complete energy alongside co-star named LeBron James. After 12 games, he’s averaging 24.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, eight assists, and 1.8 steals in line with the game. However, with James and other key players on the sidelines, it will likely be imperative for Doncic, Austin Reaves, and the rest of the supporting cast to step up moving forward.

Los Angeles currently has a 40-24 record on the season, holding the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are, regardless of the Houston Rockets, trailing the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies by means of one game.

Following Friday’s game against the Nuggets, the Lakers will return home for their next matchup. They host the Phoenix Suns on March 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET.