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Doncic tallied 51 points (17-31 FG, 9-14 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one block in 37 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 victory over Chicago.
Doncic turned in his first 50-point game as a Laker and fell just one assist shy of a second straight triple-double. The 27-year-old was particularly sharp from beyond the arc, where he'd been converting at a clip of 35.5 percent in his previous five games entering Thursday's matchup. Doncic has now attempted double-digit three-pointers in six consecutive outings and should continue to see plenty of volume going forward.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Ready for return
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James (hip/foot) will play Thursday night against Chicago, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
James will make his return to court after missing three straight matchups due to hip and foot injuries. The 41-year-old had been playing well before going down and had managed to put up 20-plus points in three of his previous four outings.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Without timetable for return
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Kleber is expected to miss additional time while recovering from a lumbar injury, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Kleber has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bulls, and it sounds as though he's line for at least a few more absences while he tends to a lumbar issue. The 34-year-old can be considered week-to-week until the Lakers have a concrete timetable to share.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Downgraded to out
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Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a bruised right hip, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
The veteran guard can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Nuggets. Luke Kennard should see enough playing time in the backcourt to command streaming attention in most fantasy leagues Thursday.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Ruled out Thursday
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Kleber (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. Jaxson Hayes (back) is also unavailable for the Lakers, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt could see an uptick in minutes Thursday.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Thursday
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Hayes (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
This is a surprise for the Lakers, with Hayes previously labeled as probable. With this news, it's likely that Jarred Vanderbilt picks up some run in the frontcourt with so many players on the shelf.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Rejoins parent club
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The Lakers recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday.
Knecht will rejoin the Lakers for Thursday's game against the Bulls after he made his second G League appearance of the season Wednesday. In South Bay's 123-116 win over the Iowa Wolves, Knecht played a team-high 34 minutes and finished with 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.
Smart is doubtful to play Thursday against the Bulls due to a right hip contusion, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Smart's minutes figure to be divvied up amongst Luke Kennard, Dalton Knecht and Kobe Bufkin. Check back for official confirmation on Smart's status closer to Thursday's tip.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Deemed questionable
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Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber has been tending to a lumbar back strain recently and has been unavailable in four of the Lakers' last five games. If he can't suit up Thursday, Jaxson Hayes would serve as the top backup to Deandre Ayton.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable for Thursday
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James (hip/foot) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James has missed the past three games for the Lakers, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there Thursday. If James is cleared, Rui Hachimura or Marcus Smart would likely head back to the second unit, and Jake LaRavia's minutes would presumably dip.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Likely to play Thursday
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Hayes (back) is probable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes was downgraded to out shortly before tipoff Tuesday because of back soreness, but he's on track to return Thursday. Hayes is averaging 7.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 17.7 minutes per game this season.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Settling into reserve role
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LaRavia registered eight points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over Minnesota.
LaRavia has fallen out of a starting role since the All-Star break, limiting his fantasy appeal overall. The fourth-year forward has averaged 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes per contest in his last 11 games (no starts), shooting just 40.7 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Piling up steals
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Smart chipped in eight points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 victory over the Timberwolves.
Smart appears to be locked into a starting role and remains a solid fantasy streamer for steals. The veteran guard has averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes per tilt in his last six games, shooting 40.0 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Logs 10 points in victory
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Kennard finished with 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Timberwolves.
Kennard's acquisition has paid dividends as he continues to log meaningful minutes with his new team. Although he'll need a major injury to be fantasy relevant, he'll provide solid support during the playoff push.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Bounces back with double-double
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Ayton ended with 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Timberwolves.
Ayton has suffered through some poor totals recently, but he returned to form against one of the most imposing frontcourt duos in the league during the convincing win. With Jaxson Hayes (back) out of commission, Ayton logged 34 minutes and played great defense under the basket, limiting the duo of Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert to just 17 points.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Rolls with big second half in win
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Reaves posted 31 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Timberwolves.
The game didn't start well for Reaves, but he played like a man possessed in the second half, scoring 29 of his 31 points after the intermission. While he had an accurate night on the floor, some of his most dynamic plays came as a ballhandler, which included a great no-look behind-the-back dish in the paint to Deandre Ayton. Reaves' contribution helped to assuage LeBron James' (hip) continued absence.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Rolls to triple-double
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Doncic produced 31 points (11-24 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 victory over Minnesota.
Doncic teamed up with Austin Reaves for a combined 62 points on a night the Lakers were without LeBron James (hip/foot). Doncic converted on just 33.3 percent of his triples, but his overall volume on the offensive end helped him to a third straight game of 30-plus points. The 27-year-old was also able to secure his first double-double since Jan. 30 with the help of an impressive all-around performance, which comes after he struggled in the assist column in his previous two outings.
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