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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Iffy to play Monday
Hachimura (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Hachimura was able to return to game action during Saturday's blowout loss to the Bulls following a 12-game absence due to left knee patellar tendinopathy. He posted five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes. The Lakers will likely continue to manage the forward's availability ahead of the playoffs, as Hachimura said postgame that he, "can't really get back to 100 percent right away," per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play Monday
James (groin) is probable for Monday's game against the Magic, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Following a seven-game absence, James returned to action Saturday but wasn't sharp, posting 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, five turnovers and three steals across 31 minutes during a 146-115 loss to the Bulls. Despite the rust, it looks like James emerged from the contest without suffering a setback and will return to action Monday, though the Lakers do have a back-to-back during their upcoming four-game road trip -- Wednesday in Indiana and Thursday in Chicago.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Efficient in limited run
Knecht amassed six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
Knecht was efficient during his extremely limited run in garbage time of a blowout loss. The rookie has received increased playing time of late due to LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee) being sidelined, though with both of them returning to action Saturday, Knecht could continue to receive fewer minutes moving forward.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Efficient in blowout loss
Reaves chipped in 25 points (9-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and two rebounds across 34 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
The fourth-year combo guard made his return to action after missing Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (34 points). Reaves also scored 20-plus for the 28th time on the season, marking his sixth consecutive contest with at least 20 points. Over his last five outings, the 26-year-old has averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 36.8 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Pours in 34 in loss
Doncic recorded 34 points (10-18 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
Doncic led the Lakers in points, rebounds and assists while sinking a season-high eight triples. The superstar has found his footing with his new team, scoring 30-plus in seven of his last 10 appearances. During that 10-game span, the 26-year-old has averaged 31.1 points, 8.9 assists, 8.8 rebounds, 4.7 three-pointers and 1.9 steals across 36.6 minutes per contest. Doncic shot 42.7 percent from beyond the arc in that 10-game span, which is a significant increase compared to his first 29 regular-season appearances, during which he had shot 33.0 percent from downtown.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Struggles to find form in return
James (groin) tallied 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals across 31 minutes in Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
For one of the few occasions since acquiring Luka Doncic on Feb. 2, the Lakers had all of their core rotation players available with James and Rui Hachimura (knee) returning from seven- and 12-game absences, respectively. Hachimura (18 minutes) handled a limited role while coming off the bench, but James didn't seem to face any playing-time restrictions in his return. However, James clearly wasn't at his best in his first appearance since straining his left groin in a March 8 loss to the Celtics, as he struggled from the free-throw line and finished with more turnovers (five) than assists (four). Despite getting quality performances from Luka Doncic (34 points) and Austin Reaves (25 points), the Lakers couldn't keep pace with a Bulls squad that shot 58.3 percent from the field and 46.3 percent from three-point range, resulting in Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick conceding defeat early and pulling James and the team's other starters with 6:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. James could see his playing time creep back up to around the 35-minute range if the Lakers are more competitive in Monday's game versus the Magic.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Poor production in return
Hachimura (knee) tallied five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes Saturday in the Lakers' 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
Hachimura was back in action after missing the last 12 games due to left patellar tendinopathy, but his return was overshadowed by that of LeBron James (groin), who also suited up after sitting out the last seven contests. Unlike James -- who played 31 minutes before head coach JJ Redick pulled all of his starters with 6:42 remaining in the blowout loss -- Hachimura operated with a harder cap on his minutes in his first game back. Hachimura also came off the bench for the first time all season and may eventually supplant Dorian Finney-Smith, but expect the 27-year-old to play on the second unit for at least one more contest after struggling during his time on the court Saturday. Bringing Hachimura off the bench will also allow the Lakers to slowly ramp up his minutes, though the veteran forward probably shouldn't be counted on to reclaim the 30-plus-minute role he had regularly handled prior to suffering his knee injury.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Back to bench role
Knecht will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After getting his 15th start of the season for the Lakers, Knecht will be in the second unit to face Chicago on Saturday. The talented rookie is averaging 7.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, shooting 45.6 percent from the floor and 35.4 percent from beyond the arc in a reserve role for Los Angeles this season.
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Lakers' Markieff Morris: Back to bench role
Morris is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Morris made his first start of the season in Thursday's loss to the Bulls, but the veteran forward will return to his regular bench role with the Lakers playing all their regulars once again. Morris isn't expected to see enough minutes to be a reliable fantasy asset in most formats.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Back to bench Saturday
Vincent will come off the bench during Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent was in the first unit during Thursday's loss to the Bucks but will be in the second unit against Chicago on Saturday. The veteran guard is averaging 6.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in a reserve role for Los Angeles this season.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Not starting vs. Chicago
Goodwin is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The Lakers will be close to full strength in this matchup, so Goodwin will return to his regular role off the bench. Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will start in the backcourt, meaning Goodwin's fantasy appeal will be close to minimal in this contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Will return to action Saturday
James (groin) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
James will return to the floor for the Lakers on Saturday after a seven-game absence due to a groin injury. The superstar is averaging 25.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game, shooting 51.7 percent from the floor and 38.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Will play Saturday
Vincent (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to a knee injury, Vincent will be back on the floor Saturday. The veteran guard is averaging 6.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 39.9 percent from the floor and 35.1 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Cleared to face Chciago
Vanderbilt (groin) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to a groin injury, Vanderbilt will return to the floor Saturday. The veteran forward averages 4.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 51.2 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Will play against Chicago
Finney-Smith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, Finney-Smith will be back on the floor Saturday. The veteran forward is averaging 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 44.3 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play Saturday
Reaves (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, Reaves will be back on the floor Saturday. The rising star is averaging career-high numbers in points (19.6), rebounds (4.5), assists (6.0) and steals (1.2) per game, shooting 39.9 percent from the floor and 35.1 percent from deep.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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112.8 (19th) |
111.9 (10th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. James SF LeBron James SF | Groin |
| R. Hachimura PF Rui Hachimura PF | Knee |
| M. Kleber C Maxi Kleber C | Foot |
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