Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the Denver Nuggets? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star’s inju
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs as he takes the court against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (Image via AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Luka Doncic will play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets on March 5, 2026. He is not listed on the latest injury report, so he is available for the game.The matchup features two of the league’s most important players in Doncic and Nikola Jokić. Both teams are close in the standings, so the result could affect playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets meet in Western Conference matchup
The Lakers enter the game with a 37–24 record. The Nuggets are 38–24. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and will air on Amazon Prime Video.Both teams are competing for better seeding in the conference. With the schedule becoming tighter late in the season, games between teams with similar records become more important.Denver will also be missing several players because of injuries, which could affect the rotation.
Luka Doncic injury status vs Denver Nuggets (March 5, 2026)
Luka Doncic dealt with minor calf and ankle problems earlier after his move from Dallas. Those issues have improved, and he is cleared to play.He has taken on a major role next to LeBron James since joining the Lakers. Doncic handles much of the ball-handling and scoring for the team, using his perimeter shooting and passing to create offense.With Denver missing some frontcourt depth, his ability to control the offense could become important during the game.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report vs Denver Nuggets (March 5, 2026)
PlayerStatusInjury Maxi Kleber Questionable Back sorenessMaxi Kleber is the only Lakers player listed on the report. He has played in 34 games this season and averages 2.2 points off the bench.Other key players are available. LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, and Dalton Knecht are all expected to play.
Denver Nuggets injury report vs Los Angeles Lakers (March 5, 2026)
PlayerStatusInjury Peyton Watson Out Hamstring Aaron Gordon Out Hamstring Spencer Jones Out Shoulder Cameron Johnson Questionable AnkleDenver will be without Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon because of hamstring injuries. Spencer Jones is also out with a shoulder injury.Cameron Johnson is listed as questionable with an ankle issue. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray are expected to lead the lineup.
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokić headline the matchup
Games between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have carried importance in recent seasons. With LukaDoncic now on the Lakers, the matchup includes two players who often control the game with the ball in their hands.Also read: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 5, 2026)Denver will rely heavily on Jokić and Murray because of the injuries in the lineup. The Lakers will depend on Doncic and James to handle most of the offense. The result could affect where both teams sit in the standings as the season continues.
