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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers
On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers are coming off a 137-130 win over the Indiana Pacers.
For Friday’s game, the Lakers have announced their updated injury report.
Lakers Updates Before Nets Showdown
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Lakers have announced that Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura have both been upgraded to available.
Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero remain out.
Law Murray of The Athletic wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers will have all three of Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James, Austin Reaves tonight vs Nets, along with Rui Hachimura (calf)”
Hachimura This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Hachimura is in the middle of another solid year for the Lakers.
He is averaging 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range in 59 games.
Doncic This Season
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 14: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach JJ Redick during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
Doncic has been excellent in his first full year playing for the franchise.
He is averaging an outstanding 33.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 61 games.
Lakers Right Now
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Head coach JJ Redick talks to Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the huddle during a timeout in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
The Lakers are having a remarkable season where they are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 47-26 record in 73 games.
They have won nine out of their last ten games (and are 23-12 at home).
Following the Nets, the Lakers will play their next game on Monday when they remain at home to host the Washington Wizards.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Austin Reaves #15 congratulates Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers after his winning jumpshot defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Nets Right Now
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 25: Head coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets gestures from the sideline during the first half at Chase Center on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kelley L Cox/Getty Images)
The Nets are coming off a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
They are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-56 record in 73 games.
Currently, the Nets are in the middle of a nine-game losing streak (and 8-30 on the road).
Following the Lakers, they will return home to host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday at Barclays Center.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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