Injury report for both the Lakers & the Sixers

from @danwoikesports.bsky.social on twitter:

Starting lineups for 12/5/25:

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from the Lakers: "LeBron James (right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at Boston."

AR'S ASCENSION CONTINUES 🔥 From scoring to playmaking, Austin Reaves' year-over-year growth has him posting career-highs (28.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.8 APG) while helping power the 16-5 Lakers to No. 2 in the West! LAL takes on BOS tonight at 7:00pm/et on Prime.

In case you missed it, we put out a pod late last night! 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

New pod: Buzzer Beater in LeBronto! In a game without Luka, Austin dropped 44 pts against the Raptors & Rui nailed a game winning buzzer-beating 3 on a LeBron assist. The guys discuss Austin’s big night, LeBron making the right play & much more. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

Austin with 22 pts in the 3rd qaurter.

thank you 💜

RUI HACHIMURA FROM THE CORNER FOR THE WIN OFF THE LEBRON JAMES DIME!

as I said on the Playback, that was the ultimate LeBron play, really. Individual streak on the line and still made the right pass

For maybe the last time, it’s time to post this

Pete & Harrison react to the game winner by Rui Hachimura. WHAT A GAME!!!! 😤 😤 😤

Pete & @faignews.bsky.social react to the most ridiculous "AND ONNNNNNNNE" from Austin. www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom

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New pod: Lakers Begin East Coast Swing Lakers begin their game road trip without Luka, ruled out for personal reasons. The guys discus LeBron stepping into a larger usage role, Austin as the team’s 1st option again, ball security importance & MORE. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

New pod: Clippers Send CP3 Home The guys discuss the Clips sending Chris Paul home, then head east to discuss the latest Giannis trade rumors & whether he’ll finish the season as a Buck & reminisce about former Laker Elden Campbell, who sadly passed away. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

🙏 thank you for spending time with us this year!

New pod: Steal My Sunshine Lakers winning streak was snapped by the Suns. The guys break down how much of the Lakers struggles were on the Suns versus themselves & why this game & the upcoming road trip can reveal how good the Lakers can be. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

Join Pete on playback at 7 pm pst for the Lakers Suns game! www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroo...

Very interesting! The guys have an amazing Ayton stat on today's pod as well!

New pod: DominAyton Lakers won their 7th consecutive game over the shorthanded Pelicans. The guys discuss this, zoom out on Luka & the Lakers offense, Ayton’s importance & strong play, the upcoming stretch of games against stronger teams & MORE. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

from the Lakers: "The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Bronny James Jr. from the South Bay Lakers."

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JJ Redick said the Lakers are being "cautious" with LeBron James, who's sitting out of the first night of LAL's back-to-back tonight because of left foot injury management. JJ added that the hope is for LeBron to play in both games of back-to-backs at some point this season.

Injury reports for the Pelicans & the Lakers

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Marcus Smart (back spasms) has also been downgraded to out for tonight vs. New Orleans.

Missing the Lakers? Have we got some pods for you! 💜 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

New pod: Superstar AR Austin had another great night with 38 points in the Lakers' 6th straight win. The guys discuss Austin's leap this year & how it's all coming together, as well as Luka’s great game, the team’s continued strong offense & MORE. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

The guys are recording soon, and we should have a new pod (🗣️ SATURDAY POD) out to you before 5 pm pst. 💜

last 5 games, austin is averaging 60.5 fg%, 45.5 3p% on 6.6 3pa, 3.8 assists & 7.6 reb (👀) & leads the nba w/ 76.2 TS% (min of 15 min played, 4 games played & a usg% of at least 20). last 3 games, since bron's been back, luka & austin have been in the top 3 in scoring (w/ at least least 8 reb/game)

When comparing to other players who have played at least 400 minutes this year, Austin Reaves currently has a higher 2-point FG% than: Giannis SGA Luka …And *pretty much* everyone else (bigs who mostly dunk) except Jokic.

from the Lakers: The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James Jr. to the South Bay Lakers.

Y'ALL ARE YOU READY FOR A POD TOMORROW?

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LAKERS STATUS UPDATE Marcus Smart (back spasms) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game vs. Dallas.

Darius: With LeBron operating out of a second side position, "I don't want to call it unstoppable, but it's a real, real weapon." 👀 to hear more: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

New pod: Lakers Offense Starts to Take Shape The guys discuss the challenges of defending the team since LeBron’s return & how his work as a cutter can be amplified next to Luka & Austin, as well as the Lakers Mavs game & matchups on both sides of the ball. 🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD

also from the Lakers: Marcus Smart (back spasms) has been downgraded to DOUBTFUL for tonight’s game vs. Dallas.

from the Lakers: Deandre Ayton (right knee contusion) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Dallas.