Once again, on Friday night, the Portland Trail Blazers Lakers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers without the contribution of their three injured rotation guards. Malcolm Brogdon continues to recover from a left hamstring strain, Scoot Henderson is sidelined with a right ankle sprain, and Anfernee Simons is on the path to return after undergoing right thumb surgery.

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The absence of big man Robert Williams III for the rest of the season looms after he underwent right knee surgery last week. Prior to the Blazers’ game at the Moda Center, Justin Minaya and Rayan Rupert will represent the Rip City Remix against the South Bay Lakers at the Chiles Center, scheduled two hours earlier.

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For the Lakers, there’s uncertainty around LeBron James, who is questionable with a left calf bruise, while Anthony Davis is expected to play despite dealing with a left adductor and hip spasm complaint.

Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent will be unavailable for the Lakers. The showdown between the Blazers and Lakers is set to kick off just after 7 PM Pacific time on Friday night.