Lakers' Doncic, James Join Injury List Amid Fourth Straight Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough matchup against the Denver Nuggets, ultimately losing 131-126 despite significant absences in their roster. Luka Doncic was ruled out due to a left calf injury and a right ankle sprain, joining LeBron James and others on the injury list, which has severely impacted the team's performance. The Lakers, already on a four-game losing streak, struggled to maintain momentum, although Austin Reaves stood out with 37 points. Doncic, fresh off a high-scoring game against the Milwaukee Bucks, emphasized the need for resilience amidst the challenges, acknowledging the tough schedule and injuries affecting key players. The Lakers are now battling to maintain their playoff position in a competitive Western Conference, sitting precariously at fourth place. With their next games also being back-to-backs, the pressure to recover and perform is mounting as they aim to turn their fortunes around.