The upcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks promises to be a marquee event for both teams as they battle for positioning in their respective conferences. Sitting at the top of the standings,

However, right now, L.A. is short-handed. Forward Rui Hachimura suffered a case of patellar tendinopathy on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been out since. In addition, guards Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin sat out Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers with a calf strain and ankle sprain, respectively.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was sidelined by right calf soreness in the first half of their 106-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Lakers coach JJ Redick had no update on Reaves' condition after the game,