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After a poor start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers looked good with two straight wins. After a thrilling win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, the Lakers next face the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, for the Lakers, they could be shorthanded. The availability of superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the next game is doubtful. The fans seemed anxious after the news of the superstars missing the game. After the two wins, it looks like the same old story for Lakers nation.

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King James and the Lakers started off the season horribly. The Lakers were going with a record of 0-5 after their loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves last week. But they came back strong with two consecutive wins against the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans. However, it seems like this might not be the case again ahead of their game against the Jazz.

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The Jazz are in Los Angeles for their game against the Lakers. They are coming from a defeat against the Dallas Mavericks and would look forward to having a strong response against the Lakers. The Jazz had a series of players that went out of the squad due to illness. But they are gradually making progress and the roster is finally looking healthy.

Fans react to the possible unavailability of LeBron James and Anthony Davis

The Lakers have been struggling with injuries to several key players in the last few seasons. And again the injury crisis seemed to prevail in the camp of the Lakers. LeBron James is listed as “probable” because of left knee soreness. Anthony Davis, who was crucial in their win against the Pelicans, is listed as “doubtful” because of?lower back tightness.

Meanwhile, this injury crisis of the Lakers was not taken lightly by the fans. The fans were disappointed and seemed anxious about this report. Here are some reactions to the news on Twitter:

The fans were worried the momentum from the two straight wins could be lost if James and Davis doesn’t play against the Jazz. They want to see the Lakers continue their winning streak after successfully getting back on track.

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Do you think the Lakers could manage a win without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against the Jazz? Let us know in the comments.

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