Luka Doncic's start with the Los Angeles Lakers has been less than inspiring. Through three games, two before the All-Star break and one after, he's averaging just 14.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 5.3 APG while shooting 35.

While the Lakers will prepare for the matchup against Portland at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Doncic will be sidelined for the matchup. He has been ruled out of the game as part of the recovery process from a calf injury, per Marc Stein.

The NBA is about to get a taste of the Lakers at full power for the first time since they traded for Luka Doncic, and that should make them very, very afraid. According to ESPN, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that Doncic was full go after playing limited minutes in his first two appearances with L.