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James had 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-6 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Knicks.
James poured in 22 points on efficient marks from the field, though he left some meat on the bone at the charity stripe with four missed free throws. The 41-year-old averaged 23.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 15 games in January and will look to power through with strong production to open February.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Leading scorer in loss
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Doncic finished with 30 points (10-23 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes in Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Knicks.
Doncic stuffed the stat sheet, leading all scorers with 30 points and all players with 15 rebounds while finishing two assists shy of a triple-double. The superstar has logged a double-double or triple-double in seven of his past 10 appearances, scoring at least 25 points in each contest. Win or lose, Doncic's offensive firepower consistently shines through for the Lakers.
Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves was considered a possibility to return Sunday but will ultimately miss his 19th straight game due to a left calf strain. In his continued absence, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent should keep seeing expanded opportunities. Reaves' next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Nets.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Won't play Sunday
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James (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
James will be sidelined Sunday due to soreness in his lower left leg. The young guard isn't a regular part of the Lakers' rotation, averaging just 3.9 minutes across eight January appearances, so his absence shouldn't have much impact. James' next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Nets.
James (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
James is dealing with soreness in his lower left leg and may not be available for Sunday's contest. The second-year guard averaged 2.3 points in just 3.9 minutes per game over eight January appearances, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the rotation.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable to face New York
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Reaves (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain but has a chance to return to action Sunday. The 27-year-old guard will likely operate under a minutes restriction in the short term once he's cleared to play, though his eventual return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Bounces back in blowout win
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James registered 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 142-111 victory over the Wizards.
After scoring 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, James bounced back against Washington. The 41-year-old finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer, reaching the 20-point threshold for the third time in his last five outings. Over that stretch, the superstar has averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Double-doubles in win
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Ayton supplied 28 points (12-14 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 142-111 win over the Wizards.
Ayton was effective on both ends of the floor in this one, stuffing the stat sheet in the blowout victory. After averaging just 6.6 points per game in his previous five outings, the big man finished one point shy of tying his season high, reaching the 20-point mark for the second time this month. He also led all players in rebounds, securing his 17th double-double of the season. Additionally, Ayton swatted a game-high three shots and has now recorded at least one block in six straight games.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Triple-doubles in win
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Doncic posted 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 13 assists, 11 rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes in Friday's 142-111 win over the Wizards.
Doncic recorded a 25-point triple-double in the first half, marking the second time in his career that he has posted that stat line in a single half. The superstar led all players in scoring and reached the 30-point threshold for the fifth time over his last six outings. He also led all players in assists and finished second on the Lakers in rebounds en route to his sixth triple-double on the campaign. Doncic has racked up two triple-doubles and three double-doubles in his last six games.
Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain, but he's progressing in his recovery and is seemingly nearing a return to action after initially being listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Knicks. Until Reaves is cleared to play, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent will likely continue to see increased minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Will play Friday
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Doncic (ankle) will play Friday against the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Doncic tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers, but he'll power through it and make himself available for Friday's game. Make sure you've got Doncic active for Friday's favorable matchup with the Wizards.
Reaves is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards with a left calf strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The questionable tag is an encouraging sign, giving Reaves a chance to suit up for the first time since Dec. 25. If the star guard is finally ready to return to action, Marcus Smart's fantasy value could take a considerable hit. Fewer minutes would be open to Jarred Vanderbilt as well.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Questionable for Friday
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Doncic is questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to left ankle soreness, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Doncic tweaked his left ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Cavs and now is in danger of missing Friday's game. We'll have a better idea on his status following Friday's shootaround, but if Doncic is out, that would open up a lot of minutes for Gabe Vincent and Marcus Smart, and Rui Hachimura could see a sizeable uptick in usage.
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