It is well-known that defense never has been Luka Doncic’s strength.<\/p>\n
But in the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>‘ last-second 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns<\/a> on Thursday night, Doncic’s inattention on that end might have made the difference in a game that the Lakers had to have amid their playoff pursuit.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0NBA fans react to Deandre Ayton\u2019s 2-point effort in Lakers-Suns game<\/a><\/p>\n Though Doncic impressed with 41 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Lakers fans called out<\/a> their superstar point guard for moving slowly on defense in the fourth quarter, as Los Angeles eventually blew a 13-point lead and lost at the buzzer on Royce O’Neale’s 3-point jumper.<\/p>\n All in the 4th quarter\ud83e\udd10 https:\/\/t.co\/FDWiZjug27<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZCzYzOPMqJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #5ontheway (@bron23xgoat) February 27, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n “There\u2019s two possibilities,” wrote @mgonzale67<\/a> on X. “(Doncic) is either hurt or (former Dallas Mavericks<\/a> GM Harrison) Nico was right.<\/p>\n “Hope he will not sign an extension and becomes a free agent,” another fan said<\/a>.<\/p>\n