LeBron James' injury from the All-Star Game is lingering into the second half of the season, including the Lakers' first game.

The Lakers play three games in four days coming out of the All-Star break and their March schedule is challenging as James deals with a lingering foot/ankle issue.

Although Doncic has been available for Los Angeles over the past two games, both against Utah, the Lakers had given him a minutes restriction, easing him into the comeback process. Between both games, the Slovenian totaled 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in 47 minutes of action (23.5 minutes per game).