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Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

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Austin Reaves accumulated 25 points (7-of-16 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), one rebound, eight assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers.

Reaves was one of four Lakers starters to finish Wednesday’s victory with at least 21 points. He’s scored at least 24 in each of his last three appearances, and the eight assists against the Pacers were the most in a game for Reaves since the Lakers’ March 18 win over the Rockets. The Lakers play once more in Week 22, when they host the lottery-bound Nets on Friday.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James accounted for 23 points (9-of-16 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists and one steal in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers.

LeBron looked sharp on Wednesday, finishing one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double while committing one turnover. And despite his role not being as prominent within the Lakers’ rotation, the 41-year-old has still provided third-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. The lone negative for managers rostering James is that the Lakers play once more in Week 22. The positive is that said game is against the Nets, which could be an opportunity for LeBron to put up some gaudy stats.
Jaxson Hayes

LAL Center-Forward #11

Jaxson Hayes recorded 21 points (9-of-11 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocked shots in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers.

With no Deandre Ayton (knee), Hayes made his ninth start of the season on Wednesday. Having averaged 11.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in his previous eight starts, the backup 7-footer had an excellent night against the Pacers. Not only did Hayes record new season-highs in points and rebounds, but he was also responsible for two steals and two blocks. If Ayton remains out for Friday’s game against the Nets, don’t hesitate to stream Hayes in what will be another good matchup.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić tallied 43 points (15-of-30 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers.

Dončić and the Lakers appeared intent on ending their road trip on a high note, scoring 45 points in the first quarter. Luka was responsible for 21 of those points, and he finished with his third game of at least 40 points in the last five. Since the All-Star break, Dončić has provided top-5 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. While the Lakers only play once more in Week 22, the game is against the Nets. That could be another big night for Dončić.
Jaxson Hayes

LAL Center-Forward #11

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes will start Wednesday’s game against the Pacers.

With Marcus Smart still out, LaRavia remains in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game. The other change to the lineup is Hayes, who steps in for the injured Deandre Ayton (knee).
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Ayton (back) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Pacers.

Ayton was downgraded from questionable to out as the Lakers look to rebound from Monday’s loss, a game in which the former first-overall pick posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double. With Ayton now sidelined, Maxi Kleber and Jaxson Hayes could see more minutes than usual.
Adou Thiero

LAL Guard #1

Adou Thiero (knee) has been ruled out against the Pacers on Wednesday.

Thiero will be unavailable for this game, but he has hardly seen the floor recently. His absence won’t alter the Lakers’ rotation.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out against the Pacers on Wednesday.

Hachimura was initially listed as questionable, but he will miss a second straight game with this calf injury. Luke Kennard should once again fill out the majority of the wing minutes off the bench.
Marcus Smart

LAL Guard #36

Marcus Smart (ankle) has been ruled out against the Pacers on Wednesday.

Smart was initially listed as doubtful and has now officially been ruled out for a second straight game. Jake LaRavia should start once again, though he was unproductive in 29 minutes as a starter on Monday.
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Deandre Ayton (back) is questionable to play against the Pacers on Wednesday.

Ayton is a late addition to the injury report due to back soreness. His most recent absence was also against the Pacers, with Jaxson Hayes filling in as the starting center, though he was unproductive. Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber should fill out the backup minutes if Hayes starts.

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