Another fierce matchup in EuroBasket 2025 came with another injury concern for Luka Doncic. Luckily for the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic was as quick to dismiss the questions about his ailment as he was the challenge that a knockout game against Italy brought for Slovenia.
The Slovenian superstar put on another breathtaking performance in his country's 84-77 victory over Italy in the Round of 16. Doncic scored 42 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and picked off three steals to lead Slovenia to the next round of the competition.
The moment which came with concern for everyone was a first quarter scare that involved Doncic's leg. The superstar point guard reportedly received treatment in the locker room after the first quarter. Luka told BasketNews he was feeling fine after the game.
"Yes, it hurts. I have to go for recovery now. But it will be fine," the outlet reported of Doncic's conversation with the Slovenian media.
Lakers breathe sigh of relief over Luka Doncic injury scare
This is not the first time that the Lakers superstar has provided injury concerns during the EuroBasket competition. Doncic had a troublesome situation in a tune-up game for the tournament against Latvia that forced a collective gasp from everyone.
However, Luka was back in no time, returning for Slovenia's warmup game against Great Britain. The superstar guard erased all doubt with a dazzling performance in that one.
The matchup against Italy did feature Doncic with some visible discomfort after the incident. The fact that Slovenia's team captain was able to put in the performance that he did speaks to the incredible level of competitor that Luka truly is.
Doncic has been playing out of his mind at EuroBasket 2025. The Lakers superstar has been confirming for everyone that his body transformation was not just optics, but a clear return to form for one of the best players on the planet.
Through six games of the official tournament, Doncic has averaged 34.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 3.2 steals, and 0.7 blocks during 34.0 minutes per game. Those are the kind of numbers that will have all of Los Angeles wondering just how great the Lakers can be in 2025-26.
An MVP-level season from Doncic would go a long way towards allowing Los Angeles to reach the kind of heights they could be capable of in the upcoming campaign. His continued health will be integral for all members of the Lakers and the fans of the team.