The Lakers (17-19) split their two-game road trip following a win on Tuesday in Houston and Wednesday’s loss to Memphis. Tonight, L.A. will play its final game of 2021 and open a five-game homestand starting with the visiting Portland Trail Blazers (13-21). Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT on Spectrum SportsNet.
Here are three things to know ahead of the game:
HEALTH UPDATES
Looking at the latest team status report, the Lakers list Anthony Davis (left knee, MCL sprain), Kendrick Nunn (right knee bone bruise), and Rajon Rondo (health & safety protocols) as players who are already ruled out.