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L.A. Lakers -275
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Matt's Analysis:
The Lakers still have a shot at avoiding the play-in tournament, but they need to win this game and have Portland lose at home to Denver. Both games tip off at 9 p.m. ET so unless the Blazers are blowing out the Nuggets early, Los Angeles should keep all its key guys out there against a Pelicans team with squat to play for and without most key players.
Pick Made: May 17, 12:33 am UTC on whnj
Team Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025

C
Maxi Kleber
BackOut
Friday, Dec 12, 2025

SG
Austin Reaves
CalfOut
New Orleans Pelicans
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025

PF
Zion Williamson
ThighQuestionable
Thursday, Oct 02, 2025

PG
Dejounte Murray
AchillesOut
