Several Lakers players will be out for the home game vs the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, according to the official injury report.
The 17-time NBA champions have four players in the protocols, namely Avery Bradley, Malik Monk, Austin Reaves and Kent Bazemore. All four of them will miss the game vs the Spurs, while it is unclear if they will be ready for Christmas Day. At the same time, Anthony Davis and Kendrick Nunn remain out, as they are both dealing with knee injuries.
Head coach Frank Vogel will also be unavailable for the Lakers, as he is still in the protocols. The franchise (16-16) wants to snap a three-game losing streak and return to the winning track. For their part, the Spurs (12-18) are coming off an impressive victory over the Clippers at Staples Center (116-92).
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