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The Lakers and Kings match up tonight as both try to obtain a winning record. Luka Doncic and Zach Lavine are both new additions to the injury report this season. Los Angeles decides if Doncic will be in the lineup against the Kings. The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to play the Sacramento Kings tonight as both teams look to capture their second win of the season. They may have the same record right now, but these two squads couldn’t be more different. The Lakers have championship aspirations and are looking to stay afloat while they wait for 21-time All-Star LeBron James to return from nerve sciatica that has sidelined him to begin the season. The Kings on the other hand, have a seemingly random assortment of players that fit awkwardly together, and are just trying to build chemistry to contend for the playoffs. Injuries are always tough to deal with, no matter the severity and no matter who they happen to. But these teams are managing injuries to their stars that could have major implications on the outcome of the game. Lakers Injury Report: Will Luka Doncic Play? Lakers fans held their breath on Friday night when Luka Doncic began tightly holding his hand and constantly shaking it. He didn’t exit the game because of the injury, but Los Angeles still listed him as questionable for tonight’s contest with a finger sprain. The Lakers now say that Doncic is out for the game and will be reevaluated in one week. This is a devastating blow for Los Angeles, who is already without James for the foreseeable future. They don’t have any stars left on the roster, so head coach JJ Redick will need to get creative to keep the team in the win column. There are still 80 games left to be played, so the Lakers have more than enough time to regroup. But they need to get healthy soon, or they could be in danger of falling behind the curve.
