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2:15Highlights: Spurs at Lakers (12/10)
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1:07Wednesday NBA Recap: Spurs Handle Lakers, Advance To Cup Semifinals
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0:56Lebron James Scores A Double-Double in Season Debut
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1:36NBA Opening Night: Warriors at Lakers
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1:10Thinned Down Luka Doncic Impressing this Preseason
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Season-high 26 points in return
Smart contributed 26 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Spurs.
Smart roared back onto the court after missing the past six games due to a back injury. He landed eight triples en route to a season-high 26 points, albeit in a losing effort. While this was an encouraging performance, we are familiar enough with Smart's body of work to know that this shooting isn't likely to stick. At best, he should be viewed as a steals streamer on most nights.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Another low point Wednesday
Knecht accumulated three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) in one minute during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Spurs.
Knecht continues to be a non-factor for the Lakers, having scored double digits only five times thus far this season. He has played in three of the past four games, averaging 3.7 points in 5.7 minutes per game during that span. At this stage, he would need a miracle to have any chance of going close to putting up fantasy value, outside of very deep formats.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Rare appearance in loss
James logged no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to San Antonio.
James made his fifth straight garbage-time appearance, continuing a season devoid of highlights. At this stage, his name warrants more attention than his on-court play, averaging just 1.9 points in 8.9 minutes per game. Barring multiple injuries to other players, it is unlikely we will see him on a regular basis.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Big double-double in loss
James generated 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks across 36 minutes of Wednesday's 132-119 loss to San Antonio.
Since being cleared for action in mid-November, James has taken a back seat to Luka Doncic and, occasionally, Austin Reaves from a scoring standpoint. Still, the 40-year-old has been productive elsewhere, and he thrived in the peripheral categories against the Spurs. He more than doubled his previous season high of seven rebounds, and he surpassed his previous season total of two blocks Wednesday night.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Ruled out vs. Spurs
Kleber (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Kleber is dealing with a lumbar muscle strain, making it unclear how long he'll need to recover. His absence should solidify Rui Hachimura's minutes and also keep Jaxson Hayes locked into the backup center role, while Jake LaRavia could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Off report for Wednesday
Smart (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Smart will make his return for the NBA Cup matchup following a six-game absence due to a back injury. With the veteran guard back in action, Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia could see their roles on the second unit decrease. Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.1 triples in 26.8 minutes per contest over 14 games this season.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Questionable to play Wednesday
Kleber is listed as questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the Spurs due to a lumbar muscle strain.
It's unclear when Kleber sustained the injury, given that he hasn't played in coach's decisions in two of the Lakers' last three games. His potential absence Wednesday won't open up extra playing time for other Los Angeles reserves.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Expected to play vs. Spurs
Smart (back) intends to play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Head coach JJ Redick said Sunday that the Lakers were targeting Wednesday for Smart's return from a six-game absence due to a back injury, and the veteran guard plans to "give it a go" against San Antonio. His status likely won't be confirmed until sometime closer to Wednesday's tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET, though. Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per night over 14 games this season.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Double-doubles in win
Ayton ended Sunday's 112-108 win over Philadelphia with 14 points (7-7 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes.
Ayton went perfect from the field for the first time this season and has been on a tear offensively. In his last six games, Ayton averages 14.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.7 blocks across 30.3 minutes, shooting a staggering 73.6 percent from the field and 90.9 percent from the charity stripe.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Swats three shots in win
Hayes finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-4 FT), five rebounds and three blocks over 17 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 win over the 76ers.
Hayes has been on a tear defending the rim recently, averaging 1.6 blocks in his last five games. While he does come off the bench backing up Deandre Ayton, Hayes may have some standalone value as a blocks specialist and is a worthy add if Ayton were to miss any time.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Posts efficient double-double
Ayton supplied 14 points (7-7 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 win over the 76ers.
Ayton went perfect from the field and cruised to a double-double with a strong showing on the boards. This marks his first double-double of the month and his ninth through 21 appearances this season. He's averaging 12.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks through four December matchups.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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118.3 (10th) |
116.8 (18th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| M. Kleber C Maxi Kleber C | Back |
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