Los Angeles Lakers injury report against Raptors

UPDATE: Anthony Davis is available (h/t Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy).

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Toronto Raptors in Canada on Friday evening.

Before the game, the Lakers released their injury report (updated as of 4:30 PM Eastern Time).

Jalen Hood-Schifino, Christian Koloko, Maxwell Lewis, Quincy Olivari, Armel Traore and Jarred Vanderbilt have all been ruled out.

Anthony Davis is likely, while D’Angelo Russell has been upgraded to available.

Since Davis is likely, he will likely be available for the game.

The 2020 NBA champion is currently averaging 30.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 54.6% from the field in five games and shooting 25.0% from three-point range.

After losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 134-110, the Lakers are 3-2 in their first five games of the new season.

LeBron James led the team with 26 points, six rebounds and three assists while shooting 9/13 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

After the Raptors, the Lakers play their next game on Monday against Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.

As for the Raptors, they are 1-4 in their first five games.

They last lost to LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 138-133.

Despite the loss, RJ Barrett had 31 points and eight assists while shooting 10/18 from the field.

After their showdown with the Lakers, the Raptors will stay home to host De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in Toronto on Saturday.