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1:09Durant, Lebron Meet On Christmas Day For 1st Time Since 2018
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1:23Luka Doncic (Leg) Out Tonight at Suns
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0:56Lebron James Scores A Double-Double in Season Debut
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Top Lakers News
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Questionable for Christmas Day
Hayes (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes left Tuesday's game against Phoenix with a sore left ankle, and the issue remains a problem ahead of Thursday's matchup with Houston. If he can't play Thursday, Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt would handle most of the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Officially questionable
Doncic (leg) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic sustained a left leg contusion Saturday, and he missed Tuesday's contest as a result. A previous report from Shams Charania of ESPN indicated Doncic was likely to play Christmas Day, but the Lakers are labeling the star guard as questionable. If Doncic were to sit, Nick Smith would likely draw a second consecutive start..
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Likely to play Christmas Day
Hachimura (groin) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hachimura has missed the Lakers' last two games due to a groin injury. He's progressing toward returning Christmas Day, and if he's given the green light to play, Jake LaRavia and Nick Smith would be the top candidates to exit the Lakers' starting lineup. Hachimura is averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 threes over 32.9 minutes per game this season.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Expected to play Thursday
Doncic (leg) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After exiting Saturday's loss to the Clippers with a left leg contusion, the superstar guard is likely to return from a one-game absence Thursday. Doncic's presence will likely send Nick Smith back to the bench. Over his last six outings, Doncic has averaged 31.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Hits for 17 in return
Reaves recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.
Returning from a three-game absence due to a calf strain, Reaves was eased in as part of the second unit and was the only bench player for the Lakers to score in double digits. The fifth-year guard has scored 10-plus points in all 22 of his appearances this season, averaging 27.3 points, 6.5 assists, 5.4 boards, 2.7 threes and 1.0 steals in 36.2 minutes.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Double-double in Tuesday's return
Ayton notched 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.
Facing the team he spent the first five seasons of his NBA career with as he returned from a two-game absence due to a sore elbow, Ayton delivered his 11th double-double of the season. Seven of those have come in his last 13 contests dating back to Nov. 14, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.8 points, 10.2 boards, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting a stellar 75.0 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops team-high 23 in loss
James closed with 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-11 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.
The Lakers did their best to compensate for the absence of Luka Doncic (leg), with all five starters scoring in double digits and James leading the way. The future Hall of Famer has found a groove in December, scoring at least 19 points in six straight games while averaging 26.8 points, 6.3 boards, 6.2 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals a night.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't return Tuesday
Hayes won't return to Tuesday's game against the Suns due to left ankle soreness, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. He'll finish with two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound across five minutes off the bench.
Hayes moved back to a bench role after starting the Lakers' previous two games, and he played limited minutes before exiting the contest due to the ankle issue. His next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Rockets.
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Lakers' Nick Smith: Starting Tuesday
Smith will start against the Suns on Tuesday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
With Luka Doncic (leg) sidelined and Austin Reaves coming off the bench following a three-game absence due to a calf injury, Smith will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The two-way player is averaging 7.2 points in 14.6 minutes per game across 11 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Coming off bench in return
Reaves is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Suns on Tuesday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves has been cleared to return from a three-game absence due to a left calf strain. Even with Luka Doncic (leg), Gabe Vincent (back) and Rui Hachimura (groin) sidelined for Tuesday's contest, the Lakers will play it conservatively by having Reaves come off the bench while Nick Smith enters the starting lineup for the first time this season.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play Tuesday
Reaves (calf) will play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reaves is ready to end a three-game absence with a left calf strain. Given that he missed just over a week of action, the star guard may face any significant restrictions Tuesday. Reaves has averaged 26.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 36.5 minutes per contest over his last 14 games.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Out again Tuesday
Hachimura (groin) will remain on the inactive list for Tuesday's game in Phoenix, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, head coach JJ Redick said Saturday that he was hopeful Hachimura would be able to make it back to the court in 3-5 days, so while Hachimura will miss his second straight game Tuesday, it sounds like there's a chance he could get back out there for Thursday's game against the Rockets. Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are candidates to pick up the slack while Hachimura is out.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Good to go for Tuesday
Ayton (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Ayton was a full participant in Monday's practice and is set for a return following a two-game absence. He had averaged a double-double in his previous five games before going down with the elbow injury, so his presence should provide a boost for LA with Luka Doncic (leg) and Rui Hachimura (groin) sidelined.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable for Tuesday
Reaves (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Reaves has missed his team's last three matchups while dealing with a left calf strain, but he was cleared to return to practice in a limited fashion Monday and has a shot to suit up for Tuesday's clash. The team should have a clearer picture of his availability closer to tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Ruled out for Tuesday
Doncic (leg) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Doncic departed Saturday's matchup early after suffering a left leg contusion, and the injury will hold him out of Tuesday's action. Look for Nick Smith and Marcus Smart to pick up the slack in Doncic's place.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Day-to-day with leg contusion
Doncic is day-to-day with a left leg contusion, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Doncic left Saturday's loss to the Clippers early, but it doesn't sound like he's dealing with a significant injury. The Lakers are set to release their official injury report for Tuesday's game against the Suns at some point Monday, which will offer more clarity on Doncic's status.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Limited at practice
Reaves (calf) was a partial participant at Monday's practice, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reaves has missed the past three games for the Lakers, but the guard has been upgraded to day-to-day with his left calf strain. For now, he can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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117.7 (13th) |
117.4 (18th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Doncic PG Luka Doncic PG | Lower Leg |
| R. Hachimura PF Rui Hachimura PF | Groin |
| J. Hayes C Jaxson Hayes C | Ankle |
| G. Vincent PG Gabe Vincent PG | Back |
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