The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight as they try to keep their winning streak going strong. Los Angeles enters this game on a three-game win streak and they are coming off a win over the Denver Nuggets last night.
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However, things could be a little tricky for the Lakers in this game against Milwaukee. The team has already ruled out star guard Luka Doncic for this matchup and they've also ruled out guard Austin Reaves.
The Lakers are already without star forward LeBron James as he recovers from a groin injury. They are also without forward Rui Hachimura as he continues his injury recovery.
Forwards Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt have been listed as doubtful for the game as well. It is more likely than not that each of these two players won't be suiting up tonight.
Due to this injury news for this game against the Bucks, the list of available players looks very bleak for Los Angeles. Here is who the Lakers will likely have available for them against Milwaukee:
Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin, Gabe Vincent, Markieff Morris, Jaxson Hates, Shake Milton, Bronny James, Trey Jemison, Christian Koloko, Alex Len, and Cam Reddish
Coming off a game last night, Los Angeles seems to be prioritizing rest over this contest. The Lakers are finishing up an unprecedented run of six games in eight nights and it seems fatigue may have caught up to them.
This game against the Bucks is crucial but Los Angeles is playing the long game when it comes to their team. They would rather have everyone healthy as the postseason quickly approaches in a few weeks.
Milwaukee is also dealing with some injuries as well. Star guard Damian Lillard has been downgraded ahead of this game with the Lakers.
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The Lakers believe that if they can enter the postseason healthy then they will have a legitimate shot against any team. With Doncic and James leading the charge, this Lakers team will be a tough out in the playoffs no matter where they land in the seeding.
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This story was originally published March 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM.