Here are the probable starters and injury reports for tonight's contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles:
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Point Guard: Earl Watson
Shooting Guard: Raja Bell
Small Forward: Andrei Kirilenko
Power Forward: Paul Millsap
Center: Al Jefferson
Point guard Deron Williams has a strained right calf, and will miss both games this weekend. Mehmet Okur is also out, with a strained left achilles. Kyrylo Fesenko (sprained right wrist) and Francisco Elson (right hamstring) are both listed as questionable.
Point Guard: Derek Fisher
Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant
Small Forward: Ron Artest
Power Forward: Lamar Odom
Center: Pau Gasol
Aside from Andrew Bynum, who likely won't play until at least December, the Lakers will also be without Sasha Vujacic indefinitely after The Machine suffered a concussion on Wednesday. Luke Walton, who hasn't dressed yet this postseason, is doubtful tonight with a moderate right hamstring strain.
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