The Lakers remain without LeBron James (right-side sciatica), while Deandre Ayton’s status is worth monitoring after exiting Friday’s game with back spasms. He didn’t return for the second half, as head coach JJ Redick opted to hold him out for precautionary reasons.

The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak as they head to Portland for a tough rematch. But a key question hangs over the team ahead of tipoff.

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Basketball fans, brace yourselves! The Los Angeles Lakers, currently 4-2, are set to clash with the Miami Heat (3-2) on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers, fresh off a win, are 5.5-point favorites in this highly anticipated matchup.

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With Luka Doncic and LeBron James out injured, not to mention guards Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent, it’s felt a little like Austin Reaves against the world when watching the Lakers’ offense. Other teams are loading up on him and pressuring him all over the court, and that is taking a physical toll.