Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 22-11 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23).
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23).
In Sunday’s victory over the Grizzlies, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while LeBron James added 26 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory on Tuesday on the road as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Tuesday’s contest with an 8-29 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat on Sunday night.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) — Source: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Trey Murphy III led the way for the Pelicans in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Jeremiah Fears recorded 21 points and three rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
For the Lakers, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Los Angeles has ruled out Hachimura due to a right calf strain as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
With Hachimura still sidelined, Jake LaRavia will likely continue to start in his place while Dalton Knecht could also have an increased role.
The Lakers have also ruled out Austin Reaves due to a left calf strain while Adou Thiero remains sidelined with a right MCL sprain.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent rises to take a 3-point shot against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent rises to take a 3-point shot against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2025.
Vincent has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday due to a lumbar back strain and there is a chance he could return from an eight-game absence against the Pelicans.
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On the other side, the Pelicans have three players listed on their injury report, including both Herb Jones and Saddiq Bey.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) — Source: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans has listed Jones as questionable due to a right ankle sprain and there is a chance he could return from a seven-game absence on Tuesday night.
If Jones is unable to return against the Lakers, Bryce McGowens and Jordan Poole could both continue to have larger roles.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) — Source: John Hefti-Imagn Images
The Pelicans have ruled out Bey due to a right hip flexor strain while Dejounte Murray remains sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Lakers and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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