The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready to take on the Milwaukee Bucks today as their road trip continues. Los Angeles enters this game on a two-game losing streak so they will be looking to get back into the win column.
However, the team could be missing its most crucial player as the game gets closer. Star point guard Luka Doncic has landed on the injury report for this game and is in danger of missing it.
Doncic was listed as questionable for the contest as he deals with right ankle soreness. It remains to be seen if the star guard will be able to suit up for the game but the Lakers do need him on the floor.
The team is already without co-star LeBron James as he recovers from a groin injury. This puts Doncic front and center for Los Angeles as they try to keep themselves afloat in the Western Conference standings.
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Los Angeles will also be missing forward Rui Hachimura and center Jaxson Hayes for the game.
The Lakers enter this game sitting in the No. 4 spot of the West standings, holding a record of 40-23 for the season. Los Angeles has found new life with Doncic in the lineup but recent injuries have taken a big toll on this team.
As they get ready for the Bucks, Los Angeles will need to be focused to get the win. Milwaukee is entering this game on a three-game losing streak themselves so the Lakers will be facing off against a desperate team.
The Bucks have been very up and down this year, showing inconsistency on the court. But they have been very good at home so the Lakers will need to be careful in this matchup.
It remains to be seen if Doncic will be able to suit up for this game against the Bucks but the Lakers need him if they want a chance to win. The team will provide more details about his official status as we get closer to the start of the game tonight.
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