Lakers to Face Clippers Without LaRavia

Los Angeles Lakers face bad news ahead of the city derby. Forward Jake LaRavia will not suit up for tonight's Clippers game because of a right ankle sprain.

The player suffered the problem in the season opener against the Golden State Warriors. LaRavia left the court in the fourth quarter of the 127-105 Lakers win and could not return to the game.

He had initially been listed as questionable for the derby, but his status was updated to out in the latest report. The medical staff is said to be monitoring him closely.

The Lakers will play the derby without LaRavia. After the win in the first game of the season, the team aims to take the court with confidence in this matchup as well.