Why Luka Doncic is going to Europe to seek treatment for hamstring injury

Why Luka Doncic is going to Europe to seek treatment for hamstring injury originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Lakers aren't quite in free-fall yet.

But they're close, seeing stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves land in the treatment room for injuries to their hamstring and oblique, respectively. With Doncic and Reaves on the mend, Los Angeles' postseason prospects look uninspiring. The Lakers struggled mightily in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks , falling behind by as many as 22.

With higher-level competition on the horizon in the playoffs, Los Angeles is hoping to get its All-Star-caliber talent in time to mount a serious challenge in the Western Conference. Doncic is creative in his recovery, jet-setting for Europe in search of a more aggressive form of treatment that will see him return to the floor far sooner than a Grade 2 hamstring strain typically accommodates. With that, here's what you need to know about Doncic's travels.

SN's NBA HQ: Live NBA scores | Updated NBA standings | Full NBA schedule Why Luka Doncic is going to Europe for hamstring treatment Doncic is looking to accelerate his recovery timeline. His impending travels to Europe figure to aid in his efforts. ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania reported that Doncic consulted Lakers doctors and his own medical team before making the decision.