Is Luka Doncic playing tonight in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (April 25, 2025)

The Los Angeles Lakers have avoided a major scare as Luka Doncic is set to play in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves despite concerns over his health. The Siberian star showed no signs of slowing down in Game 2, leading the Lakers to a dominant bounce-back victory.

Will Luka Doncic be playing tonight? Los Angeles Lakers injury report for Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves (April 25, 2025)

Luka Doncic, who combined with LeBron James for 52 points in Tuesday’s win, is not listed on the injury report. The only Lakers player sidelined is Maxi Kleber, who remains out with a broken right foot sustained earlier in the season. Rui Hachimura briefly exited Game 2 after taking a shot to the face but returned wearing a mask and is expected to play without restrictions.

Minnesota Timberwolves injury report for Game 3 (April 25, 2025)

For the Timberwolves, rookie guard Rob Dillingham will miss his fourth straight game due to a sprained right ankle. The rest of Minnesota’s roster is healthy, including Anthony Edwards, who will look to capitalize on home-court advantage.

Luka Doncic’s performance in the last 10 games

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Luka Doncic's performance in his last 10 games (from March 29, 2025, to April 22, 2025) has been impressive, with the following key averages:

- Points: 30.8 per game

- Rebounds: 7.4 per game

- Assists: 6.5 per game

- Steals: 1.3 per game

- Blocks: 0.3 per game

During this span, he played about 37 minutes per game and helped his team, the Los Angeles Lakers, achieve a 7-3 record in these games, which included 8 regular season games and 2 playoff games.

Some notable individual game performances include:

- Scoring a high of 45 points on April 9, 2025, against the Mavericks with 8 rebounds and 6 assists

- Recording 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists on April 22, 2025, in a playoff win against the Timberwolves

- A triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists on March 10, 2025, against the Brooklyn Nets, despite a shooting efficiency challenge.

Overall, Doncic has maintained a high scoring and playmaking level, slightly above his season averages in points but a bit below in rebounds and assists compared to his playoff career averages.

What to expect from Game 3 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves (April 25, 2025)?

The Lakers are expected to roll out the same starting lineup that delivered a balanced attack in Game 2: Doncic and Austin Reaves in the backcourt, Hachimura at small forward, James at power forward, and Jaxson Hayes at center. Minnesota will counter with Mike Conley, Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert.

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With the series tied 1-1, Game 3 in Minneapolis could swing momentum heavily in either direction. Luka’s availability ensures the Lakers remain a serious threat, but the Timberwolves will aim to regain control on their home floor. Tip-off is set for Friday night at Target Center.