The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off an impressive win against the Indiana Pacers, which was the final matchup of a six-game road trip.
Even though the Lakers were able to get back on track after losing to the Detroit Pistons, ending Los Angeles' nine-game win streak, the team is dealing with injuries to key players on the roster.
Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura Upgraded to Available vs. Nets
On Thursday, the Lakers announced that superstar Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura were questionable to play in Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets.
Despite Doncic dealing with left hamstring soreness and Hachimura battling a right calf issue, both players have been cleared to play against Brooklyn.
Luka Dončić (left hamstring soreness) and Rui Hachimura (right calf injury management) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Brooklyn.
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 27, 2026
Doncic being cleared for a game that he could sit out to rest his ailing hamstring is a good sign in terms of the severity of the injury. It's clearly not bothering him enough to keep him off the floor.
As for Hachimura, the sixth man has missed the last two games due to his calf issue, so it's also a step in the right direction for the Lakers to have their best player off the bench back in the fold.
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