A key Lakers rotation player could miss Friday's game
The Lakers could be without one of their most important bench players when they play the Trail Blazers on Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their fourth consecutive game on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has been on a winning streak and is also benefiting from increased health. Forward Ziaire Williams returned from a foot injury earlier in the week and rookie guard Cameron Carr made his NBA debut on Sunday.
On Friday, second-year forward Adou Thiero is expected to make his season debut after recovering from a knee injury. However, big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is listed as questionable due to an illness. Thiero, a second-round pick in 2025, has displayed potential with his ability to score near the basket, draw fouls, grab rebounds, and contribute defensively.
In his summer league performance, Thiero averaged 15.4 points, six rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. Mamukelashvili has been an important bench player for the Lakers, averaging 9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 23.4 minutes while shooting 46.9% from the field and 31% from three-point range. The Lakers will embark on a four-game road trip beginning Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, who are currently 6-2, before returning home to face the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, November 17.
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