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Lakers face injury challenges ahead of tonight’s game against Heat

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The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Miami Heat tonight with a long injury report that includes seven players, headlined by superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

The Lakers, currently on a three-game losing streak, are trying to shake off recent struggles as they sit seventh in the Western Conference with a 20-17 record.

Davis, who has been battling a left plantar fasciitis issue, is listed as probable for the game, while James, dealing with left foot injury management, is also probable. Despite the injury concerns, both players are expected to be in the lineup tonight at Crypto.com Arena.

However, the Lakers will also be without several other key players. Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery), Christian Wood (left knee surgery recovery), and Jalen Hood-Schifino (left hamstring strain) have all been ruled out. Rookie Bronny James, who is dealing with an illness, is listed as questionable. Dorian Finney-Smith is doubtful due to personal reasons.

The Heat, who are sitting in the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference with a 20-18 record, also have injury concerns of their own. Bam Adebayo is listed as questionable due to a lower back contusion, while Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the team for tonight’s game. Josh Richardson and Dru Smith are also out with injuries.

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