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The LA Lakers will take on the Orlando Magic tonight at the Kia Center. Having incurred two losses in a row, the Lakers will be looking to put their best foot forward to return to the winning ways. They will enter with a slight edge as they have the firepower that is expected to dominate and tear apart every team. The injuries have however compromised their offense lately, which has resulted in defeats. Thus, as the Lakers are scheduled to be in action again tonight, a major focus would divert to who will play and who will not from their squad. Since Luka Doncic has become the main man alongside LeBron James, it is imperative to know his status for the game. So, let's determine whether Luka Doncic is playing tonight or not.
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Luka Doncic Injury Report
Luka Doncic is not listed in the injury report released by the Lakers ahead of the game against the Magic. Therefore, the Slovenian guard is expected to be in the starting lineup. Doncic has begun to produce exceptional figures for the Lakers and even in the last game against the Bulls, which they ended up losing, Luka was phenomenal with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. He will be expected to deliver the same brilliance tonight.
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LA Lakers Injury Report
While Luka Doncic is free from injury concerns, the Lakers however are not completely devoid of injuries. A total of three players are listed in the Lakers injury list.
- LeBron James is probable due to a left groin strain
- Rui Hachimura is questionable due to left patellar tendinopathy
- Maxi Kleber is Out due to a right foot injury
Orlando Magic are dealing with injury concerns of their own. Starting guard Cole Anthony (toe) and reserve wing Trevelin Queen (ankle) are both questionable, leaving Orlando potentially shorthanded in the backcourt. Even worse, the team has already lost two key contributors for the season-Moritz Wagner (knee) and Jalen Suggs (quadricep). Wagner's absence hurts their frontcourt depth, while Suggs' defensive energy and playmaking will be sorely missed.
Having beaten in the last two games, the Lakers will be expected to come out all guns blazing tonight. Nevertheless, Orlando Magic are also known to throw a punch. So, an intriguing battle awaits, let's see who comes out on top in this one.
