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Lakers Brace for Shorthanded Clash vs. Suns
15 Nov
Summary
- Austin Reaves is out with a heel injury for the Lakers.
- Rookie Cameron Carr is also unavailable due to illness.
- Luka Doncic is cleared to play despite an ankle tweak.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a significantly depleted roster as they aim for their eighth consecutive victory. Rising star Austin Reaves has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game due to a heel injury he sustained, which caused him to miss the previous game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Adding to the Lakers' challenges, rookie Cameron Carr is also unavailable for the game in Phoenix because of an illness. However, the team received a boost with the news that superstar guard Luka Doncic has been cleared to play. Doncic had previously tweaked his ankle in the win over the Bucks following a closeout play by Kyle Kuzma.
The Lakers' injury concerns extend further, as Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero, and Bronny James Jr. are all currently listed as questionable. Their availability for Sunday's contest remains uncertain, potentially leaving the Lakers even more shorthanded against their division rival.
