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Last 5
Lakers
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| vs SAS | W 118-116 | |
| at POR | W 115-123 | |
| vs MIA | W 130-120 | |
| at MEM | W 112-117 | |
| at MIN | W 115-116 |
Thunder
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| at POR | L 121-119 | |
| at LAC | W 107-126 | |
| vs NOP | W 137-106 | |
| vs WAS | W 127-108 | |
| vs SAC | W 107-101 |
Injuries
Lakers
| Player | Pos | Date | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austin Reaves | G | Groin | Reaves did not play in Wednesday's (Nov. 5) game against San Antonio. | |
 Gabe Vincent | G | Ankle | The Los Angeles Lakers said on Monday (Oct. 27) that Vincent is expected to miss two to four weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN. | |
 Maxi Kleber | F | Oblique | Kleber did not play in Wednesday's (Nov. 5) game against San Antonio. | |
 Adou Thiero | G | Knee | The Lakers said on Sunday (Oct. 19) that Thiero was a modified practice participant but he is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, per Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. | |
 LeBron James | F | Nerve | James isn't expected to make his 2025-26 debut until around mid-November, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. |
Thunder
| Player | Pos | Date | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luguentz Dort | G | Shoulder | Dort did not play in Wednesday's (Nov. 5) game against the Trail blazers. | |
 Chet Holmgren | C-F | Back | Holmgren did not play in Wednesday's (Nov. 5) game against the Trail Blazers. | |
 Nikola Topić | G | Groin | The Thunder announced that Topic is dealing with testicular cancer and there is no timetable for his return. | |
 Kenrich Williams | G-F | Knee | The Thunder said on Tuesday (Sept. 30) that Williams will undergo surgery on his left knee Tuesday (Sept. 30) and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. | |
 Jalen Williams | G-F | Wrist | The Thunder said on Friday (Oct. 31) that Williams underwent follow-up wrist procedure and will miss at least 10-14 more days. | |
 Thomas Sorber | C | Knee | The Thunder announced on Friday (Sept. 5) that Sorber will miss the 2025-2026 season with a torn ACL. |
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