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Redick expects Hachimura will return to the starting unit when healthy, but the coaches will try to incorporate longer stretches on the court for rookie wing Dalton Knecht off the bench

Anthony Davis (39 points) and LeBron James (31) set the pace against a physical opponent, but the Lakers go 2 for 8 at the free-throw line in the

Anthony Davis (39 points) and LeBron James (31) set the pace against a physical opponent, but the Lakers go 2 for 8 at the free-throw line in the final four minutes and lose, 119-118, on Franz Wagner's 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left

Redick expects Hachimura will return to the starting unit when healthy, but the coaches will try to incorporate longer stretches on the court for rookie wing Dalton Knecht off the bench

Orlando slowed the Lakers' pace by switching to a zone defense in the third quarter on Thursday. The Lakers will have Rui Hachimura back as they look to get back on track against the Nuggets on Saturday.

Hachimura returns to starting lineup for his first game back since Nov. 13 after Knecht averaged 23.8 Points on 60% Shooting in four games during his absence

Hachimura returns to starting lineup for his first game back since Nov. 13 after Knecht averaged 23.8 Points on 60% Shooting in four games during his absence.

Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) and guard Russell Westbrook (4) defend during the first half of

The Lakers have lost 12 of their last 13 games against the Nuggets, including Saturday night's 127-102 defeat, a streak dating back to the 2022-23 season

The Lakers have lost 12 of their last 13 games against the Nuggets, including Saturday night's 127-102 defeat, a streak dating back to the 2022-23 season