The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rui Hachimura has been ruled out due to left patellar tendinopathy, while Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, LeBron James, Bronny James Jr., Austin Reaves, and Gabe Vincent are listed as questionable.
The Lakers’ latest win in Oklahoma City on Sunday has raised questions about their strategy for the rematch. With two wins needed from their final four games to secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, it’s possible that key players will be rested. This approach could give them an advantage over the Thunder, particularly since Doncic’s first game back in Dallas is looming.
The Lakers’ upcoming schedule has taken on increased importance, as they face a challenging back-to-back against the Mavericks in Dallas on Wednesday. Resting players could provide a psychological edge over the Thunder and give the team a chance to prepare for their next matchup.
However, if all questionable players are unable to play, the Lakers will be forced to make do with their bench. Austin Reaves expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance in Sunday’s game, which they won convincingly. The question now is whether that momentum can carry over into Tuesday’s rematch against a Thunder team still reeling from their own loss on Sunday.
Source: https://lakersnation.com/lakers-injury-report-vs-thunder-rui-hachimura-out-other-key-players-questionable