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.

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.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview . The San Antonio Spurs (28-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The

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After missing the Lakers' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday due to an ankle injury, Doncic wasted no time getting back into rhythm. He scored 17 points in the first half alone—matching the combined total of the Suns’ big three: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.

Reaves scores 30 points and Doncic just misses a triple-double with 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in a 125-109 victory, the Lakers’ eighth straight home win.

The San Antonio Spurs will be down both of their stars for Monday night's makeup contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fortunately for the latter, that's only