Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Utah Jazz in L.A., and it’s a clash of two teams with totally different vibes. The Lakers are having a fantastic season so far with a great 10-4 record. That success is mainly driven by the fantastic play of Luka Doncic. The Lakers are known for playing tough defense and knowing how to win games, especially when the score is close. A win tonight at home is really important for them to keep their spot among the top teams in the Western Conference.

On the other side, the Utah Jazz have a losing record overall (5-8), but they are full of surprises. They are led by their star scorer, Lauri Markkanen, and they just came off a crazy, high-scoring win against the Chicago Bulls, beating them 150-147 in double overtime! That shows how explosive their offense can be when they get hot.

Despite their different records, the two teams have one thing in common: injuries! Both sides are dealing with players being hurt, though the number of players missing is different for each team. This means the healthy players will have to work extra hard tonight!

Are Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves playing tonight against the Utah Jazz?

Early in the season, Luka Doncic was slowed down a bit by an injury to his left leg. The team wisely kept him out of some games to make sure he healed completely. The Status: Now, he is fully fit! There are no concerns about holding him back tonight, and he is expected to be the main engine driving the Lakers’ offense.

Austin Reaves had his own minor worry recently, some groin soreness, that put him on the injury list for a short time. His current status states that he has successfully returned from that issue. He is back in the rotation and is reportedly playing at a high level.

Lakers vs Jazz injury report for 18 November

Tonight’s game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena is going to be a tough one for both teams, as they are dealing with a lot of injuries. It seems like the training rooms are busier than the court!

Los Angeles Lakers injury report

• Gabe Vincent: Questionable (Ankle)
• LeBron James: Game time decision (sciatica)

Utah Jazz injury report

The Jazz are missing a huge group of players 

• Georges Niang: Out (Foot),
• Taylor Hendricks: Questionable (Hamstring),
• Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Back),
• Kyle Filipowski: Questionable (Wrist),
• Walker Kessler: Out For Season (Shoulder)

Predicted Starting Lineups for Lakers vs Jazz for 18 November

Here’s how the Los Angeles Lakers could start:

• PG: Luka Doncic
• SG: Austin Reaves
• SF: Rui Hachimura
• PF: LeBron James
• C: Deandre Ayton

Here’s how the Utah Jazz could start

• PG: Keyonte George
• SG: Isaiah Collier
• SF: Ace Bailey
• PF: Lauri Markkanen
• C: Jusuf Nurkic

Where to watch this game tonight

Match preview & what to expect

When analyzing the numbers for the Lakers vs. Jazz game on Tuesday night, November 18, 2025, everything indicates a significant win for the Lakers. They have been strong at home, boasting a record of 10-4 overall. This season, the Lakers have successfully covered the betting spread in three out of their home games. If LeBron James returns, it will only enhance an already formidable Lakers team, which has a solid record of 10-4 even without him.

On the other hand, the Jazz appear to be struggling. They have lost five out of their last six away games, suffering average defeats of over 15 points per game. Their net rating of -16.1 is nearly the worst in the NBA.

While the Lakers’ offense ranks 17th in the league, they should have no trouble scoring against the Jazz, whose defense has not been performing well.