Already facing an uphill battle due to LeBron James and Rajon Rondo both being sidelined by injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers lost Kyle Kuzma for the second half of Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Friday’s matchup with the New York Knicks.
Kuzma was considered questionable with a lower back contusion heading into their final game on the homestand. He attended shootaround but received treatment in lieu of preparing for the Knicks.
Lakers head coach Luke Walton was hopeful the second-year forward would be available but Kuzma didn’t so much as make the trip to Staples Center.