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injury report lakers vs bucks
# Lakers vs. Bucks Injury Report: Who's In, Who's Out, and What It Means ## Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are banged up heading into their matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. LeBron James is questionable with a sore left knee, while Anthony Davis is out with a right foot injury. James has been dealing with knee soreness for the past few weeks, but he has played through it and has not missed a game. However, he is expected to sit out Friday's game to rest his knee. Davis is out with a right foot injury that he suffered in the Lakers' loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The injury is not considered serious, but Davis is expected to miss at least one game. ## Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are also dealing with some injuries heading into their matchup with the Lakers. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with a sore right knee, while Khris Middleton is out with a sprained left ankle. Antetokounmpo has been dealing with knee soreness for the past few weeks, but he has played through it and has not missed a game. However, he is expected to sit out Friday's game to rest his knee. Middleton is out with a sprained left ankle that he suffered in the Bucks' loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. The injury is not considered serious, but Middleton is expected to miss at least one game. ## What It Means The injuries to James and Davis are a major blow to the Lakers, who are already struggling to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. James is the Lakers' leading scorer and rebounder, while Davis is their second-leading scorer and rebounder. The injuries to Antetokounmpo and Middleton are also a major blow to the Bucks, who are currently the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Antetokounmpo is the Bucks' leading scorer, rebounder, and assist man, while Middleton is their second-leading scorer. The Lakers and Bucks are two of the most talented teams in the NBA, but the injuries to their key players could make it difficult for either team to make a deep playoff run.