However, the team could be missing its most crucial player as the game gets closer. Star point guard Luka Doncic has landed on the injury report for this game and is in danger of

Both the Lakers and the Bucks enter this prime time matchup on a sour note, but our NBA betting picks believe Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the ones who turn things around tonight.

So, regarding whether Luka Doncic is playing tonight vs. the Bucks, the Lakers shouldn't risk putting their star centerpiece out there if he's at risk for further injury. However, they'll have a tough time competing if they rule him out with James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes already sidelined.