On December 24, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season continued. In today's Western Focus game, the Lakers will face the Spurs at home. This game will also be the final battle of staples center, starting with the year-end battle against the Nets, the Lakers will officially use the new arena name.
Earlier today, the Lakers officially announced that Ariza triggered a health and safety deal and that he would not be eligible for today's game against the Spurs. Due to injuries, Ariza has not returned until the last two games, where he has 3 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, as well as 12 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal.
As a result, the Lakers will have 7 players who will not be able to play today, and 5 of them will violate the health and safety agreement: Ariza, Bazemore, Munch, Bradley, Reeves. Davis and Nunn were unable to play due to injuries. Considering that the Lakers have suffered three consecutive losses, they still have to work hard to win despite the shortage of manpower.
In the Lakers' injury report, James's state is (rectus strain) with a high probability of playing. In the last game, James also suffered an ankle sprain, but according to the post-game interview, James should have no problem playing today.
According to the big list, the Lakers have up to 12 people to play today, they are: James, Westbrook, Howard, Tucker, Ellington, Jordan Jr., Anthony, Thomas Jr., Rondo, Mason Jones, Gemellio Jones, Jay Khuff.