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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to make a shot-attempt in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game Monday, March 23, 2026, in Detroit.

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Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?

Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is likely to win the NBA scoring title this season, but he might not make the All-NBA team. It's the latest instance where one of the game's biggest stars might not be eligible for the league's biggest individual awards because of the 65-game eligibility rule. Doncic has played 64 games, and a Grade 2 hamstring strain will keep him out for the rest of the regular season. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards is also missing out on award eligibility because it's now certain that he won't get to 65 games either.