The Los Angeles Lakers face the Brooklyn Nets tonight at Crypto.com Arena, with both teams managing extensive injury lists. The Lakers, currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 21-17 record, hope to maintain their momentum following a recent victory over the Miami Heat.
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) and LeBron James (left foot injury management) are listed as probable for the game. However, the Lakers will be without Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery), Christian Wood (left knee surgery recovery), and Jalen Hood-Schifino (left hamstring strain). Dorian Finney-Smith is doubtful due to personal reasons.
The Nets, sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 14-27 record, enter the matchup after losing eight of their last ten games. Their injury report includes Bojan Bogdanovic (left foot injury recovery), Cam Thomas (left hamstring strain), De’Anthony Melton (left knee ACL tear), Maxwell Lewis (left tibia fracture), and Trendon Watford (left hamstring strain). Cameron Johnson (right ankle sprain) is questionable, while Dariq Whitehead is unavailable due to a G League assignment.
Despite their injury concerns, Los Angeles has gone 5-5 over the last ten games and is looking to solidify their playoff positioning. The matchup against the struggling Nets offers an opportunity for the Purple and Gold to capitalize on their home-court advantage.
The game tips off at 10:30 PM ET, with the Lakers aiming to extend their win streak and the Nets looking to reverse their recent struggles.
