Luka Doncic’s knee bleeding issues resurfaced during Monday’s game between the LA Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. This recurring problem has often puzzled NBA fans, as blood stains frequently appear on Doncic’s white compression leg sleeves.
During this game, the issue was noticeable again, this time on his right knee. Unlike previous instances, there was an apparent cause—Doncic hit his knee on the hardwood during the first half, leading to the bleeding.
One Lakers fan, after noticing the blood stain, commented:
“Why does this keep happening?”
Another fan explained the reason behind it, stating:
“Hit his knee on the floor pretty hard when he turned his ankle. It didn’t just happen randomly.”
A different user speculated about Doncic’s injuries, saying:
“Nico cursed Luka’s health.”
Meanwhile, another added:
“We starting to see why Dallas traded him, 26 years old and bleeding, holding his back, etc…”
One fan also remarked:
“Really gives his blood, sweat, and tears for this.”
Banged-Up Luka Doncic Struggles in Loss to Brooklyn
Doncic had another tough night, struggling for the second straight game. The Lakers star, already dealing with a back issue, had a poor shooting performance against the Nets, making just 30.8% of his field goal attempts. Despite securing a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, his inefficiency contributed to the Lakers’ 111-108 loss.
Frustration grew as Doncic felt the officiating was unfair, stating in his post-game press conference:
“It wasn’t fair… but just gotta play the game.”
Doncic only took four free throws in the game, with none in the first half, despite drawing contact on multiple drives. The Lakers, as a team, attempted just two free throws, making it a game-wide issue.
However, Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ key offensive players in LeBron James’ absence, shot a combined 11-of-40, a bigger factor in the loss than the officiating.
