Injury Report, Updated Odds [11/29]: OKC Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers are taking the hardwood on Friday in a critical November clash. This game serves as an NBA Cup with each team fighting for its knockout stage life.

Mar 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 2-0 so far on their four game Western Conference road trip. They continue that journey tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. The purple and gold had the Thunder's number a year ago, though the roster is much different this season with Isaiah Hartenstien in the fold but Oklahoma City is still navigating a serious injury problem.

This game is bigger than a normal November clash, with a loss the Oklahoma City Thunder are eliminated from the NBA Cup. The Lakers face similar desperation needing a win to keep realistic hopes alive of defending their NBA Cup title.

Updated Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT
Alex Caruso (Hip) OUT
Ousmane Dieng (Finger) OUT
Chet Holmgren (Hip) OUT
Jaylin Williams (Hamstring) OUT
Alex Ducas (G League) OUT
Adam Flagler (Hand Contusion) Available

Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis (Left Planter) Probable
Jaxon Hayes (Ankle) Doubtful
Bronny James (Heel) OUT
Dalton Knecht (quad) Probable
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) OUT
Christian Wood (knee) OUT

Updated Betting Odds:

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up as a 1.5 point favorite over the Los Angeles Lakers accord to Fanduel. That line as swollen to three points in favor of the OKC Thunder this afternoon. Oklahoma City and Los Angeles are each 7-3 in their last ten tilts and each desperately need this win to stay alive for the NBA Cup.

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