The Lakers are ahead 83-71 after three quarters, even though their shooting has become lukewarm. Doncic was just 2-of-7 in the third period, but he's still the game's leading scorer with 28 points, and Hayes is second on the Lakers with 19 points.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of their toughest stretch of the 2024-25 season as they have multiple back-to-back sets to play. After snapping their four-game losing streak against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon,

LeBron James is getting closer to a return, but he’s not quite ready yet. The Lakers star is currently sidelined due to a left groin strain sustained during a game against the Celtics on March 8. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter before James exited the game with 6:44 remaining and did not return for the remainder of the contest.