The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will miss the upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Doncic is sidelined due to a lower left leg contusion, which caused him to miss three games last week, and he is managing this injury on the second night of a back-to-back. Reaves, who played through right groin soreness in recent games, is also out, with the team hopeful his injury isn't serious. Additionally, Deandre Ayton, who missed the previous game due to back spasms, is listed as questionable, while Maxi Kleber, sidelined with an abdominal strain, is also questionable to debut this season. The Lakers, with a 5-2 record, are relying heavily on Doncic and Reaves, who are averaging 41.3 and 31.1 points per game respectively. Despite injuries, the team has performed well, with notable contributions from players like Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart, and Jaxson Hayes. The game against the Blazers is expected to be low-stakes, providing opportunities for bench players to showcase their skills. The Lakers are managing injuries carefully, aiming to have their key players available for upcoming crucial matchups.