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The LA Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Ball Arena. The Lakers have been hard-hit by the injuries and have suffered a sudden plummet because of that. LeBron James' departure due to groin injury has been the biggest setback for the Lakers, but they still have Luka Doncic who holds the ability to cover the void to some extent. Thus, as the Lakers are scheduled to be in action, let's take a look at the status of the Slovenian to figure out whether he will play tonight or not.
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Luka Doncic Injury Report
Luka Doncic is listed in the injury report released by the LA Lakers ahead of the game against the Nuggets. He has been ruled out of tonight's game due to the lingering calf injury. Thus, the Lakers' plight intensifies as two of the most influential players will sit out tonight. Doncic's absence would hurt the Lakers in many aspects. Aside from a prolific scorer, Doncic is a prudent provider. With the prowess he carries, Doncic took no time in forming a partnership with LeBron James, resulting in an ideal play on the court. With both men sitting out for tonight's game, it will be a daunting task to get the better of a side, which is commanded by none other than Nikola Jokic.
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LA Lakers Injury Report
Aside from Luka Doncic, seven more individuals are listed in the LA Lakers injury report.
- Luka Doncic: Out due to calf injury
- LeBron James: Out due to groin injury
- Maxi Kleber: Out due to foot injury
- Rui Hachimura: Out due to Knee injury
- Jaxson Hayes: Day-To-Day Knee
- Dorian Finney-Smith: Probable due to ankle injury
- Tray Jemison III: Probable due to illness
- Gabe Vincent: Probable due to knee injury
On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets' injury list is not fairly different from the Lakers. A total of seven individuals are listed in the Nuggets' injury list, including star center Nikola Jokic, who is marked as "probable" for the match.
Having endured three losses in a row, the pressure will be on the Lakers, and with the strength of the side lessened due to the departure of key individuals, the Nuggets will enter as the favourites.
