Hayes produced two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound over nine minutes during Friday's 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Hayes continues to be a non-factor, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in each of the three playoff games. He has scored a total of five points, and at this point, it's clear the Lakers will need to upgrade their center position if and when this season comes to an end.
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Luka Dončić PG28.2rebounds per game
11.9assists per game
LeBron James SF8.2blocks per game
2.1steals per game
Luka Dončić PG1.6Player 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. James SF707034.924.47.88.20.61.03.732102.2-545.72.137.6%12.57.257.4%18.19.351.3%4.73.778.2%1.44747260.4%36216.14.15.11.10.31.00.8001.4+350.90.328.1%2.51.456.2%3.41.648.8%1.00.655.6%1.91146853.7%J. Goodwin PG29518.75.63.91.40.41.00.9001.6-112.30.938.2%2.61.348.7%5.02.243.8%0.40.381.8%1.5743854.1%G. Vincent PG721121.26.41.31.40.20.70.6002.4+484.31.535.3%1.50.853.2%5.82.340.0%0.30.271.4%2.1722053.6%M. Morris PF8215.55.51.92.10.30.10.4005.7-182.90.930.4%3.11.136.0%6.02.033.3%0.80.683.3%1.812343.4%A. Len C10412.22.23.10.80.30.10.9000.9-580.30.133.3%1.90.947.4%2.21.045.5%0.40.125.0%2.1181346.3%432028.87.93.61.40.30.90.9001.6+2684.81.939.8%1.60.957.1%6.42.844.2%0.50.471.4%1.91074959.8%S. Milton SG30111.53.91.81.30.10.30.7001.9-511.10.329.4%2.11.150.8%3.21.443.3%0.90.784.6%0.8381553.5%J. Hayes C563519.56.84.81.00.90.60.8201.4+870.10.00.0%3.92.973.2%4.02.972.2%1.81.162.2%2.41917872.0%R. Hachimura PF595731.713.15.01.40.40.80.8101.7+1584.21.741.3%5.63.258.1%9.85.050.9%1.91.577.0%1.82167961.9%M. Lewis SF704.10.60.30.30.00.10.3001.0-250.00.00.0%0.90.333.3%0.90.333.3%0.00.00.0%0.10233.3%D. Knecht SF781619.29.12.80.80.10.30.5001.8-734.41.637.6%2.81.759.4%7.13.346.1%1.10.876.2%1.21793759.4%C. Reddish SF33817.83.22.00.70.31.00.4001.8-911.40.427.7%1.40.853.2%2.91.240.4%0.80.561.5%1.3491749.8%Q. Olivari PG205.01.50.00.50.00.00.5001.0-182.50.520.0%0.00.00.0%2.50.520.0%0.00.00.0%0.00030.0%A. Reaves SG737334.920.24.55.80.31.12.4912.4+1957.32.737.7%6.93.854.7%14.26.546.0%5.04.487.7%2.12686161.6%207.02.00.50.50.50.00.5001.0+80.00.00.0%0.50.5100.0%0.50.5100.0%1.01.0100.0%1.501106.4%A. Traore SF907.41.61.70.10.20.40.3000.3-490.80.00.0%1.30.750.0%2.10.731.6%0.80.228.6%0.713231.7%L. Dončić PG282835.128.28.17.50.41.63.71122.0+1769.63.637.9%10.45.149.3%20.08.843.8%8.97.079.1%2.42022459.0%22010.32.62.80.30.40.10.6000.4+00.00.00.0%1.91.261.9%1.91.261.9%0.60.241.7%1.9392260.3%D. Russell PG291026.312.42.84.70.10.81.7102.7+475.81.933.3%4.92.551.0%10.74.541.5%1.81.684.9%1.872853.7%B. James SG2716.72.30.70.80.10.30.5001.7-711.20.328.1%1.30.434.3%2.50.831.3%0.50.478.6%0.514442.4%M. Christie SG462525.18.52.71.40.50.80.9001.7-173.51.336.8%2.71.554.4%6.32.844.4%1.91.685.1%1.6982559.8%A. Davis PF424234.325.711.93.42.11.32.23201.5+212.20.729.8%15.88.956.0%18.19.552.8%7.66.078.8%2.038011960.1%3709.22.42.50.40.40.20.3001.3-70.10.00.0%1.71.164.5%1.81.160.6%0.40.371.4%1.2573562.4% -
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Luka Dončić PG28.3rebounds per game
Luka Dončić PG9.0assists per game
Luka Dončić PG6.0blocks per game
LeBron James SF2.0steals per game
LeBron James SF1.7Player 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. James SF3339.026.08.74.72.01.72.3202.0-236.32.336.8%13.07.356.4%19.39.750.0%5.34.381.3%1.319760.0%3011.31.73.30.70.30.70.7001.0-30.30.00.0%1.30.750.0%1.70.740.0%0.70.350.0%2.07342.5%J. Goodwin PG308.01.01.00.30.30.30.3001.0+110.30.00.0%0.70.350.0%1.00.333.3%0.70.350.0%1.32138.7%G. Vincent PG3020.04.70.31.00.70.00.3003.0-13.01.344.4%0.30.3100.0%3.31.750.0%0.00.00.0%1.01070.0%A. Len C202.00.02.00.00.00.00.0000.0+10.00.00.0%0.50.00.0%0.50.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.0130.0%3033.36.03.01.70.30.00.7002.5-33.31.340.0%2.31.042.9%5.72.341.2%0.00.00.0%2.74552.9%S. Milton SG202.00.00.00.00.00.00.0000.0+10.00.00.0%0.50.00.0%0.50.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.5000.0%J. Hayes C338.71.71.70.00.30.00.3000.0-180.00.00.0%2.00.733.3%2.00.733.3%0.70.350.0%2.01436.3%R. Hachimura PF3333.79.34.71.30.71.02.0000.7-434.31.738.5%4.01.741.7%8.33.340.0%1.01.0100.0%2.314053.2%D. Knecht SF202.02.51.50.00.00.00.0000.0+12.00.525.0%0.50.5100.0%2.51.040.0%0.00.00.0%0.01250.0%A. Reaves SG3340.317.35.04.00.30.02.3001.7-338.32.732.0%6.73.755.0%15.06.342.2%2.32.085.7%3.013254.1%L. Dončić PG3341.028.39.06.00.71.04.7101.3-168.73.034.6%10.76.056.3%19.39.046.6%8.07.391.7%3.025262.0%B. James SG202.00.00.00.00.00.00.0000.0+11.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.0000.0%

Lakers Roster
Starting Lineup Updated 3 mins ago
Full Lakers Active Roster
Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
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Luka Dončić | 3 | 41 | 28.3 | ACT |
Dorian Finney-Smith | 3 | 33.3 | 6 | ACT |
Jordan Goodwin | 3 | 8 | 1 | ACT |
Rui Hachimura | 3 | 33.7 | 9.3 | ACT |
Jaxson Hayes | 3 | 8.7 | 1.7 | ACT |
LeBron James | 3 | 39 | 26 | ACT |
Bronny James | 2 | 2 | 0 | ACT |
Trey Jemison | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
Maxi Kleber | 0 | 0 | 0 | GTD |
Dalton Knecht | 2 | 2 | 2.5 | ACT |
Christian Koloko | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
Alex Len | 2 | 2 | 0 | ACT |
Shake Milton | 2 | 2 | 0 | ACT |
Markieff Morris | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
Austin Reaves | 3 | 40.3 | 17.3 | ACT |
Jarred Vanderbilt | 3 | 11.3 | 1.7 | ACT |
Gabe Vincent | 3 | 20 | 4.7 | ACT |

Lakers Injury Report
Updated 6:25am Saturday, Apr 26
Player |
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Injury Status |
Injury |
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PF
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GTD
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Foot - Surgery
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04/27/25
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Latest Lakers News
Jaxson Hayes : Non-factor in Game 3 loss
Hayes produced two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound over nine minutes during Friday's 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Hayes continues to be a non-factor, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in each of the three playoff games. He has scored a total of five points, and at this point, it's clear the Lakers will need to upgrade their center position if and when this season comes to an end.
LeBron James : Vintage performance not enough
James produced 38 points (13-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 41 minutes during Friday's 116-104 loss to Minnesota in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. James put the Lakers on his back, doing a lot more of the dirty work due to the fact Luka Doncic was feeling under the weather. While Doncic still managed to play 40 minutes, he was clearly bothered, meaning James had to take control of the team. Despite scoring a game-high 38 points, it was not enough as the Lakers came up short, falling behind 2-1 in the series.
Luka Doncic : Limited due to illness
Doncic recorded 17 points (6-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Friday's 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Doncic logged 40 minutes despite coming into the game with an apparent illness. He was clearly bothered throughout the game, repeatedly clutching at his stomach. While his numbers were certainly above average, he was well below what we might expect to see from someone of his talent. The Lakers now trail 2-1 in the series despite winning the first game. The two teams will face off in Game 4 on Sunday, where the Lakers will be hoping for a healthier version of their superstar.
Maxi Kleber : Remains out for Game 3
Kleber (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves. Kleber continues to work his way back from surgery on his right foot, which means he'll be sidelined once again Friday. There remains no timeline for his return to the floor to make his debut with the Lakers, as he could very well not play another game until the start of next season.
Rui Hachimura : Set to wear mask in Game 3
Hachimura is set to play in Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves but will wear a face mask, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. Hachimura took a shot to the face in Game 2 on Tuesday and was forced to miss just under 10 minutes of game time. However, the 27-year-old isn't expected to miss any further time.
Rui Hachimura : Decent outing in win
Hachimura notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Hachimura cracked double digits in the scoring department for the first time in this series while playing better defensively in Tuesday's win. The veteran forward is coming off a fairly solid regular season, averaging 13.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists, shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from deep.
Gabe Vincent : Efficient shooting in win
Vincent chipped in six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one assist and one block over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 victory over Minnesota in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Vincent hasn't made the same impact in the playoffs as during the regular season, totaling nine points and two assists through two games. However, he's the clear top guard off the bench for coach JJ Redick, totaling 44 minutes compared to Jordan Goodwin's 13.
Dorian Finney-Smith : Seven points in 39 minutes in win
Finney-Smith recorded seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Finney-Smith has struggled to get going in this series, as he hasn't made much of an impact on either side of the basketball floor. The Florida product was reliable in a bench role during the regular season, but that hasn't been the case during the playoffs thus far, combining for 10 points and eight rebounds across two games.