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After enduring a loss against the Boston Celtics the other day, the LA Lakers will return to action tonight. They will take on the Brooklyn Nets tonight at the Barclays Center. Considering the firepower and form, the Lakers are expected to get the better of the Nets tonight. Still, the Nets will fancy their chances especially when the talisman of the opposition is set to miss out on the game.
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Will LeBron James Play Tonight?
LeBron James picked up a groin injury in the game against the Celtics and therefore, he has been ruled out of tonight's game. Per the latest update by ESPN's Shams Charania, it will take at least one to two weeks for LeBron James to recover from the injury. Thus, the Lakers will have to come out with an apt contingency plan to lessen the impact of King James' absence.
In the absence of LeBron James, the onus will fall on Luka Doncic. After a quiet start to his stint with the Lakers, the Slovenian has found his footing at the Lakers and has come to his own in recent games. However, it could get worse for the Lakers if Doncic also misses out.
LA Lakers Injury Report
A total of six individuals are listed in the LA Lakers injury report, leaving the side severely impacted.
- LeBron James: Out due to groin injury
- Luka Doncic: Questionable due to back issue
- Rui Hachimura: Out due to knee
- Dorian Finney-Smith: Out due to an ankle issue
- Maxi Kleber: Out due to foot injury
- Jaxson Hayes: Questionable due to a knee injury
The injury issues are limited to the Lakers squad as the Nets are dealing with injury challenges of their own. De'Anthony Melton is out for the season with an ACL tear, while Trendon Watford and Cameron Thomas are sidelined with hamstring injuries.
Despite the injuries, the Lakers will enter as the favourites. However, as they are on a 7-match losing streak, a desperate Nets could showcase some desperate measures to upset the Lakers tonight.
