Luka Doncic injury -update: Lakers Star plays with injured back when La 5 eliminated in game 5

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic went to the changing room in the second quarter of game 5 in the second quarter of game 5 in the pain in the lower back, after having hammered by Donte Divincenzo and Rudy Gobert by Minnesota.

Divincenzo was asked for a foul when Doncic ran on the edge for a shot with 1:01 in the quarter. Doncic fell in court and shrugged in front of pain before climbing and doing both free throws. The Lakers quickly soiled so that they could submit Doncic and look at him in the changing room.

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Doncic, who wore a back support when he returned from the changing room for the second half, was on the pitch to start the third quarter. His mobility was clearly affected, but it played most of the game.

Doncic missed 32 regular season games this season, mainly with knee and calf injuries.

The Timberwolves won the game 103-96 and the 4-1 series. Doncic had 28 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.

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This article originally appeared in USA Today: Luka Doncic Injury Update: Lakers Star plays with injured exit.