Hayes contributed 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to the Bulls. Hayes has been a relatively hit-or-miss fantasy option since taking over in the middle following the trade of Anthony Davis, but Thursday did mark the third time in March where Hayes scored 19 points in a game. He's averaged 11.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.0 minutes across 11 games this month, and Hayes is shooting a robust 80.3 percent from the field during this period.
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1.7Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% L. JamesSF626235.024.58.28.50.60.93.832102-755.82.137.3%12.67.357.5%18.49.451.2%4.73.676.8%1.44406660.1%28216.64.15.01.30.31.00.8002+461.10.330.0%2.11.360.0%3.21.650.0%1.00.553.6%2.0924755.7%J. GoodwinPG20520.46.53.91.50.61.20.8002-262.51.142.9%2.81.552.7%5.22.548.1%0.60.581.8%1.7482959.7%G. VincentPG641121.26.21.21.40.20.70.6002+194.11.435.0%1.60.952.4%5.82.339.9%0.30.266.7%2.1631552.9%M. MorrisPF7113.04.71.61.60.10.00.10011-12.90.930.0%2.60.727.8%5.41.628.9%0.90.783.3%1.48340.6%A. LenC9312.12.03.20.80.20.10.7001-430.20.150.0%1.80.843.8%2.00.944.4%0.40.125.0%1.7161345.5%351828.27.33.71.20.21.00.9001+1884.41.637.3%1.71.059.0%6.12.743.5%0.50.364.7%1.9854357.3%S. MiltonSG26011.33.81.91.30.10.30.7002-341.20.330.0%1.91.054.0%3.11.445.0%0.80.785.0%0.8351455.2%J. HayesC482720.07.24.81.11.00.60.8202+810.10.00.0%4.13.074.4%4.13.073.2%1.81.265.9%2.41626773.5%R. HachimuraPF535131.613.05.11.40.50.80.9102+1184.11.741.4%5.73.257.3%9.74.950.7%1.91.576.5%1.81967461.5%M. LewisSF704.10.60.30.30.00.10.3001-250.00.00.0%0.90.333.3%0.90.333.3%0.00.00.0%0.10233.3%D. KnechtSF701520.09.32.90.90.10.30.5002-684.51.737.2%2.81.760.1%7.43.446.0%1.10.975.0%1.31703259.3%C. ReddishSF33817.83.22.00.70.31.00.4002-911.40.427.7%1.40.853.2%2.81.240.4%0.80.561.5%1.3491749.8%Q. OlivariPG205.01.50.00.50.00.00.5001-182.50.520.0%0.00.00.0%2.50.520.0%0.00.00.0%0.00030.0%A. ReavesSG656534.719.94.45.90.31.12.4912+1427.22.635.8%7.03.955.3%14.26.545.4%5.04.488.0%2.02355260.6%207.02.00.50.50.50.00.5001+80.00.00.0%0.50.5100.0%0.50.5100.0%1.01.0100.0%1.501106.4%A. TraoreSF907.41.61.70.10.20.40.3000-490.80.00.0%1.30.750.0%2.10.731.6%0.80.228.6%0.713231.7%L. DončićPG202034.827.58.67.80.51.74.21122+8410.03.837.5%10.34.745.4%20.38.441.5%8.86.978.4%2.41522056.9%17011.12.92.80.20.50.10.5001+70.00.00.0%2.21.460.5%2.21.460.5%0.60.240.0%2.2321659.0%D. RussellPG291026.312.42.84.70.10.81.7103+475.81.933.3%4.92.551.0%10.74.441.5%1.81.684.9%1.872853.7%B. JamesSG2305.92.30.60.60.10.20.4001-581.20.325.0%1.00.441.7%2.30.732.7%0.60.578.6%0.510344.7%M. ChristieSG462525.18.52.71.40.50.80.8002-173.51.336.8%2.71.554.4%6.32.844.4%1.91.685.1%1.6982559.8%A. DavisPF424234.325.711.93.42.11.32.23202+212.20.729.8%15.88.956.0%18.09.552.8%7.66.078.8%2.038011960.1%3409.42.52.40.50.30.20.4001-110.10.00.0%1.71.164.4%1.81.161.3%0.30.280.0%1.2503263.3%
Lakers Roster
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Full Lakers Active Roster
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 20 | 34.8 | 27.5 | ACT |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 20 | 29 | 10.4 | ACT |
| Jordan Goodwin | 20 | 20.4 | 6.5 | ACT |
| Rui Hachimura | 53 | 31.6 | 13 | OUT |
| Jaxson Hayes | 48 | 20 | 7.2 | ACT |
| LeBron James | 62 | 35 | 24.5 | ACT |
| Bronny James | 23 | 5.9 | 2.3 | ACT |
| Trey Jemison | 17 | 11.1 | 2.9 | ACT |
| Maxi Kleber | 0 | 0 | 0 | OUT |
| Dalton Knecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Christian Koloko | 34 | 9.4 | 2.5 | ACT |
| Alex Len | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Shake Milton | 26 | 11.3 | 3.8 | ACT |
| Markieff Morris | 7 | 13 | 4.7 | ACT |
| Austin Reaves | 65 | 34.7 | 19.9 | ACT |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 28 | 16.6 | 4.1 | ACT |
| Gabe Vincent | 64 | 21.2 | 6.2 | ACT |
Lakers Injury Report
Hayes contributed 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to the Bulls. Hayes has been a relatively hit-or-miss fantasy option since taking over in the middle following the trade of Anthony Davis, but Thursday did mark the third time in March where Hayes scored 19 points in a game. He's averaged 11.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.0 minutes across 11 games this month, and Hayes is shooting a robust 80.3 percent from the field during this period.
Reaves accumulated 30 points (10-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, three assists and two blocks across 37 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to Chicago. Reaves led the Lakers in scoring during an efficient shooting night from the field and a perfect effort from the foul line Thursday, also tying a team high in steals. Although he got off to a slow start in March, Reaves has heated up over his last nine games. He's averaging 26.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds 1.2 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 36.6 minutes during this span, shooting 53.4 percent from the floor.
Doncic provided 25 points (8-22 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to the Bulls. Doncic flirted with what would've been his second triple-double of the month Thursday, leading the Lakers in rebounding. The superstar guard has settled into his new surroundings in Los Angeles quite well, as Doncic is averaging 30.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 4.7 three-pointers in 36.9 minutes while shooting 43.6 percent from deep over 13 games this month.
Finney-Smith (face) is available for the second half of Thursday's game against the Bulls, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Finney-Smith was able to receive medical care during the half after suffering a cut on his face. He'll be available the rest of the way.
Finney-Smith went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Bulls due to face injury, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. Finney-Smith took an inadvertent elbow to the face and appeared to be bleeding around the eye before making his way to the locker room. His availability to return is unclear at this time.
Finney-Smith is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Bulls on Thursday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Finney-Smith started in 11 straight outings before retreating to the bench Wednesday against the Pacers due to the return of Rui Hachimura. With Hachimura sitting out of the second leg of a back-to-back set Thursday, Finney-Smith will return to the starting five for his 18th start with the Lakers. Finney-Smith has shot 39.0 percent from three on 5.4 3PA/G since the beginning of March.
Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. Hachimura continues to manage a left knee issue, which will keep him off the floor Thursday in Chicago. The Lakers will likely turn to Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Goodwin to help shoulder the load against the Bulls.
Goodwin and the Lakers agreed to a standard contract Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Goodwin, who was previously on a two-way contract, will claim an open roster spot after the Lakers waived Cam Reddish. Goodwin has made the most of his time with the Lakers, averaging 6.4 points while shooting 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.