LA Lakers Injury Report: Updates Before Portland Clash
The LA Lakers may see key returns from Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, and Jaxson Hayes ahead of their rematch with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, concerns remain for LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
Match Details
The Lakers are set to face the Trail Blazers on Monday, November 4, marking their second consecutive matchup against the same opponent this season. In their previous meeting on October 27, Los Angeles was without several core players and lost 122–108.
Injury Comebacks
Recent updates suggest that Doncic, Smart, and Hayes might return to the lineup. Each has recovered from separate issues over the past week:
- Luka Doncic missed three games due to injuries to his left finger and leg.
- Marcus Smart sat out two games with a quadriceps issue.
- Jaxson Hayes was sidelined for three games because of knee problems.
The trio was not listed on the latest injury report before Sunday’s 130–120 win against the Miami Heat, indicating possible readiness for the upcoming contest.
LeBron James and Deandre Ayton Updates
Uncertainty remains over LeBron James’ participation as the team has not yet issued an official report. Additionally, Deandre Ayton missed Sunday’s game after experiencing back spasms in a recent 117–112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, where he sat out the second half.
Other Notes
Austin Reaves continues to be available for all games without reported injuries and may feature again in the second night of this back-to-back series.
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“The Lakers could have depth on Monday as Doncic, Smart, and Hayes have returned from absences over the past week.”
Author’s summary: Several key Lakers are poised to return for the Portland rematch, but uncertainty lingers around LeBron James and Deandre Ayton’s fitness.
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