Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who was away from the team for personal reasons, announced the birth of his second daughter.

LeBron James and fellow veteran Marcus Smart also missed Friday’s matchup against the Celtics, ending in a loss added to Los Angeles’ record, now 16-6 and good for third-best in the Western Conference. Doncic’s family now includes two daughters, with Olivia joining two-year-old Gabriela.

This game will be the first of three in a row on the road for the Lakers, who got routed at home by the Phoenix Suns, 125-108, on Monday, They currently have a 15-5 record and are looking to remain in second place in the Western Conference, as the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets are all within half a game of them.

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Lakers take on Toronto. The Raptors are 8-2 on their home court. Toronto ranks second in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing just 113.1 points while holding opponents to 46.0% shooting.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić announced the birth of his second daughter on Saturday morning, captioning his Instagram post with her name, Olivia. Dončić and his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, also have a 2-year-old daughter, Gabriela.

The Lakers and Raptors clash on Thursday at ScotiaBank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, with tip-off at 7:20 p.m. ET.

Lakers star Luka Dončić breaks silence with an emotional baby announcement, revealing the heartwarming reason behind his sudden absence.

Luka Doncic welcomed his first daughter with fiancée Anamaria Goltes in December 2023. However, at the time, he marked the occasion with a photo of his newborn, announcing that her name is Gabriela. Per the outlet, he missed his first game of the season with the Dallas Mavericks at the time.