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Deandre Ayton exits early with a left knee issue, sidelining him for the remainder of the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Ayton plays just 4:30 before checking out after a foul while the Lakers trail 15-3. Marcus Smart expresses concern, saying Ayton is "down" and frustrated over his effort.
LeBron James also exits late with a sore left elbow after hitting the floor during a layup attempt. James describes the pain as "pretty sore" and similar to a "funny bone situation." He sits out the final 22.3 seconds, icing his elbow post-game. His status for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is one technical foul away from a one-game suspension after receiving a tech in the second quarter. The Lakers face mounting challenges as they navigate injuries and officiating frustrations.
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