Luka Doncic has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night because of low back tightness, Sportsnet reported, citing the NBA’s injury report.

The 27-year-old is averaging a league-leading 40.1 points, along with 7.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists, through eight appearances this season.

Doncic scored a season-high 53 points in Friday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, playing 38 minutes.

The Lakers enter Sunday tied for first in the Western Conference at 8–2. Detroit is 6–2.

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