"The Lakers are fighting for playoff seeding with four games left before the postseason, but with two consecutive losses and major injuries mounting, they have slipped to fourth in the West, a half-game behind Denver."
"The 41-year-old James had played in 13 consecutive games with the Lakers going 10-3 during that span, shooting 54.4% from the field, averaging 17.6 points per game on only 12.3 shot attempts."
"The Thunder (62-16) have won five consecutive games. The defending NBA champions are 3-0 against the Lakers this season, including a 43-point drubbing last week."
The Lakers will be without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves for their upcoming game against the Thunder. James is managing a chronic left foot injury. The team has lost two consecutive games and is fighting for playoff seeding, currently sitting fourth in the West. With major injuries, the Lakers are down four of their five regular starters. James had been performing well before his injury, averaging 17.6 points per game. The Thunder have won five straight games and are 3-0 against the Lakers this season.
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