Luka Doncic sits out due to groin soreness as the Lakers' struggles continue.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without star guard Luka Doncic on Saturday due to left groin soreness, marking another setback in their recent struggles. Doncic, averaging 33.6 points per game, has played through the injury in recent weeks, including a 39-point effort in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers have lost eight of their last 13 games and are missing several key players, including Austin Reaves (calf) and Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes (both questionable). Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers, who have won six of their past eight games, are without leading scorer Deni Avdija (lower back strain), while Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday are listed as questionable.