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Dončić injury looms as Lakers host Warriors
8 Feb
Summary
- Lakers defeated the 76ers 119-115 despite Dončić's leg soreness.
- Warriors overcame a 14-point deficit to beat the Suns 101-97.
- Key players Luka Dončić and Stephen Curry are questionable for the upcoming game.
The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Thursday night. Austin Reaves led the charge with an impressive 35 points, while LeBron James contributed 17 points and 10 assists. However, the Lakers' victory was overshadowed by an injury to Luka Dončić, who exited the game with left leg soreness.
In another recent game, the Golden State Warriors mounted a significant comeback against the Phoenix Suns. Trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter, the Warriors rallied to secure a 101-97 road win. Key performances came from Pat Spencer with a career-high 20 points and Gui Santos with 18 points and seven assists.
The Warriors and Lakers are set to face off on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns. Luka Dončić is questionable for the Lakers, while Stephen Curry continues to rest a knee injury for the Warriors. Golden State won the previous meeting between these two teams on October 21st.
