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On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers will play their final game of the regular season when they host the Utah Jazz.
The Lakers most recently beat the Phoenix Suns (at home) by a score of 101-73.
LeBron James and Luke Kennard combined for 48 points and 15 assists.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a warm up shot before their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
For Sunday’s game, the Lakers have announced their injury report.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have both been ruled out.
LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes are both listed as questionable.
James This Season
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
James is still one of the best players in the NBA at 41 (and in his 23rd season).
He is averaging 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.7% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 59 games.
Hayes This Season
GettyJaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a foul in the second half of play against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Hayes is in the middle of his seventh NBA season (and third with the Lakers).
He is averaging 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 75.6% from the field in 66 games.
Lakers Right Now
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Lakers come into the evening as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 52-29 record in 81 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).
At home, the Lakers have gone 27-13 in 40 games.
Matt Guzman of San Antonio Spurs OnSI wrote: “Two things to note: – The Lakers are currently sitting one game behind Denver at the No. 4 seed, but own the tiebreaker. Their final game of the regular season is at home against the Jazz. – Nikola Jokić needs to play 15 minutes to secure his own postseason award eligibility.”
GettyLuka 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.
Jazz Ahead Of Lakers
The Jazz will miss the postseason for the fourth straight year.
They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-59 record in 81 games.
On the road, the Jazz have gone 8-32 in 40 games played outside of Salt Lake City.
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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