Luka Doncic Purposely Food Poisoned Ahead Of Lakers Loss To Timberwolves?
Luka Doncic Purposely Food Poisoned Ahead Of Lakers Loss To Timberwolves?
Luka Doncic faced significant physical challenges during Game 3 as the Los Angeles Lakers fell behind the Minnesota Timberwolves. The star player battled through a stomach illness that visibly affected his performance, limiting him to just 17 points in the Lakers’ 116-104 loss.
Many wondered after the game if Doncic was purposely food poisoned in Minnesota.
“JJ Redick said that Luka Doncic hasn’t been feeling well for 24 hours. He doesn’t think Doncic slept much last night. He was throwing up all afternoon going into the game. And Redick isn’t sure what caused the halftime delay to cause him not to start the second half,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported.
Minnesota so scared of Luka, they had to poison the food to get him sick pic.twitter.com/VRCGM08sSV
— LifeOfLakers (@LifOfLakers) April 26, 2025
They had to food poison Luka to beat us
— Prime Snake (@PrimeSnake428) April 26, 2025
First Luka gets food poison, fans whistling on Lakers possessions drake betting 650K for the wolves yeah okay pic.twitter.com/dF78G7E0qc
— Arc Thief (@ArcThief_) April 26, 2025
It’s worth remembering, the same thing once happened to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.
Despite his condition, Doncic managed to stay on the court for 40 minutes, showing remarkable determination. His shooting efficiency suffered considerably, as he connected on only 6 field goal attempts throughout the contest. This represents a stark contrast to his typically dominant offensive output.
The timing of this health setback is particularly concerning for the Lakers, who now face increased pressure heading into Game 4. LeBron James attempted to compensate for Doncic’s reduced effectiveness, but the team lacked sufficient scoring alternatives against a strong Timberwolves defense.
Key Impact of Doncic’s Illness:
- Limited to 17 points (well below his average)
- Played 40 minutes despite physical discomfort
- Shooting efficiency significantly diminished
- Required additional support from teammates
Minnesota capitalized on Doncic’s condition, implementing defensive strategies that further complicated his ability to create scoring opportunities. Their Game 3 victory demonstrated how crucial Doncic’s health will be to the Lakers’ chances moving forward in the series.
The Lakers’ medical staff will likely prioritize Doncic’s recovery before Game 4, as his return to full strength represents perhaps their most critical factor for evening the series against the Timberwolves.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
