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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura 28 reacts as center Anthony Davis 3 and forward LeBron James 6 engage in a heated exchange after Davis fouled Minnesota Timberwolves Mike Conley on a three, with the veteran guard sending the game to overtime with three free throws at the end of the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Lakers advance to the playoffs with a 108-102 win over the Timberwolves. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY LAP2023041101 JIMxRUYMEN
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura 28 reacts as center Anthony Davis 3 and forward LeBron James 6 engage in a heated exchange after Davis fouled Minnesota Timberwolves Mike Conley on a three, with the veteran guard sending the game to overtime with three free throws at the end of the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Lakers advance to the playoffs with a 108-102 win over the Timberwolves. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY LAP2023041101 JIMxRUYMEN
After resounding success in the In-Season tournament, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be back in action. They will face the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Establishing dominance from the start, the newly crowned winner will try to keep momentum against the Mavericks.LA has a 14-9 record in the season while the Mavericks tally stands at 14-8. The latter put on a brave show against Grizzlies on Monday with Luka Doncic adding 35 points.
As the two sides are going to lock horns, they have injured lineups. There isn’t much good news for the fans of LeBron James and Anthony Davis too.
The injury report of the Los Angeles Lakers
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The big man of the Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis is questionable for the Tuesday matchup. Due to adductor injury, Anthony Davis may not be available. He added 41 points, 20 rebounds, four blocks, and five assists to help his team win the In-Season tournament. Despite the groin injury in the third quarter, he continued to be a backbone for his team to win the final.
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Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter of the in season tournament championship final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James too whose exploits made him the MVP in the In-Season tournament is questionable due to a calf injury. Gabe Vincent is out due to knee issues. Jarred Vanderbilt is questionable due to a back injury. Jalen Hood Schifino is out due to back problems. With a long list of injuries, the battle will not look as electrifying. But it won’t look lopsided either because the Mavericks too have their long injury lists.
Injury report of Dallas Mavericks
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The Tuesday encounter has the main Mavericks players too questionable or out. Kyrie Irving suffered a left heel contusion after his teammate tumbled on him during a Grizzles match. Though some reported that he left the arena in a wheelchair, the head coach laughed it off but his return date is not available. Without the superb offense of Irving, Luka Doncic will have to fill the vacuum.
Josh Green is questionable due to an elbow injury. Derrick Jones Jr. too is questionable due to quadriceps. So is Grant Williams due to knee issues and Maxi Kleber is out due to a toe injury.
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With the main players either out or questionable, who do you think is advantaged to win? Let us know in the comments.
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