Lakers opening game injury report: James Moody is injured, Butler Kuminga is expected to play both

NBA Focus Opening Game, the Lakers will face the Warriors at home on October 22. Now the Lakers officially released the injury report of the team's opening game. James and rookie Adu Tierro are absent due to injuries, and Kleber is doubtful. As for the Warriors, Moody is absent due to a calf injury, and Cole said that Butler and Kuminga are expected to be able to play.

Lakers injury report

Absent from the game: James (right sciatica), Adu Tierro (recovering from left knee surgery)

Doubtful: Kleber (abdominal muscle strain)

James has a right sciatica problem. According to previous reports, it is expected to take mid-November to return, so James will miss the early games of the season. Doncic shoulders the heavy responsibility of leading the team as a single core, and Reeves also needs to shoulder more offensive responsibilities. The integration and chemical reaction of the three new players Smart, Ayton and Laravia are also problems.

As for rookie Adu Tierro, who has been absent from the game due to recovery from left knee surgery, it is unknown when he will be able to return. Kleber is doubtful.

Warriors' injuries

Absent: Moody (calf)

High probability of playing: Butler (ankle), Kuminga (ankle)

Except In addition, Warriors coach Cole revealed that Butler and Kuminga, two main players who had previously suffered from ankle injuries, Cole said that both of them have been upgraded to a high probability of playing: "I predict that both of them will play." As for Moody, he is absent due to a calf injury.

When talking about the team's new veteran player Horford, Cole said that Horford will not play in two consecutive back-to-back games and will take a break according to the schedule. The last time Horford played in back-to-back games was three years ago on March 21, 2022.

(Text/Drunk Wo Fu Sheng)