Luka Doncic made his Los Angeles Lakers debut in Monday night's 132-113 home win over the Utah Jazz.
Doncic's much-anticipated debut since last week's stunning trade had been delayed as he rehabs from a left calf strain. Doncic last played on Dec. 25 and had been targeting a return before the All-Star break.
He was in the starting lineup but on a minutes restriction. He finished with 14 points in 24 minutes.
The Lakers, who are taking a five-game winning streak into the matchup with Utah, will be giving away Doncic's No. 77 jerseys at the arena. Doncic also announced Monday that his foundation will be donating $500,000 to help recovery efforts from the wildfires that ravaged L.A. last month.
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Dalton Knecht, whom the Lakers sent to Charlotte as part of the Mark Williams trade that has since been rescinded, was a late scratch for Monday's game. Cam Reddish, who was also part of that trade, is listed as out due to personal reasons.