Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings Expected Lineups, Match Predictions, Injuries

Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings will face off on Friday at the Crypto.com Arena.

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A regular season is frequently a breeze, and sides will have hit their straps up and

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running by the time they hit the 20-game mark, despite the fact that both teams have played 11 and 10 games, respectively.

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Despite the results that haven't gone their way, it's not necessary to panic just yet.

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The Lakers have been a complete disappointment this season, in large part due to their poor shooting an d unpredictable defence

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The Lakers are already short a shooter with LeBron James out of the next few games and Anthony Davis (back) and Lonnie Walker IV (illness) listed as questionable on ESPN.

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Thomas Bryant and Dennis Schroder are designated as ineligible for this match. Cole Swider to miss some basketball action as well.

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The Lakers should revert to the lineup they used when James was out of the Utah Jazz match earlier this season.

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The starters are most likely to be Austin Reaves (G), Kendrick Nunn (G), Troy Brown Jr. (F), Wenyen Gabriel (F), and Anthony Davis (C).

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The Kings will be represented by Kevin Huerter (G), De'Aaron Fox (G), Harrison Barnes (F), Keegan Murray (F), and Domantas Sabonis (C).

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