Overview
- The Lakers officially ruled Dončić out for Tuesday in Phoenix with a lower left leg contusion sustained against the Clippers.
- Head coach JJ Redick said Dončić is doing fine and remains day-to-day as the team takes a cautious approach.
- ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports there is a very real possibility Dončić could play on Christmas against the Rockets if he responds well.
- Austin Reaves was upgraded to available and is set to play, and Deandre Ayton is expected to return after elbow soreness.
- LeBron James is available, while Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura remain out, and Dončić’s league-leading 34.1 points per game highlight the impact of his absence.