The Los Angeles Lakers will enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder without LeBron James, Gabe Vincent, and Adou Thiero. James remains sidelined with right sciatica, Vincent is out with a left ankle sprain, and Thiero continues his recovery from left knee surgery.
Luka Doncic has carried the scoring load this season, averaging 37.1 points per game through seven appearances. Austin Reaves contributes 30.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest, while Deandre Ayton adds 16.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Rui Hachimura has provided 16.3 points per game, and Jake LaRavia averages 11.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Marcus Smart has been a key contributor with 10 points and 3.6 assists over nine games.
The Lakers currently hold an 8-3 record, including a 5-2 mark in November. Their recent road victory at Charlotte showcased Doncic’s 38-point performance, complemented by Ayton’s six rebounds and Reaves’ seven assists.
Oklahoma City enters Wednesday’s contest with an 11-1 record, following a comfortable win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 32.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game, while Chet Holmgren adds 19.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in eight appearances. Isaiah Hartenstein anchors the paint with 12.9 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.
This matchup at Paycom Center is set for 9:30 PM ET and marks the Lakers’ fourth road game in their current five-game stretch.
