Nov 11, 2026 8:49 PM
Will Quentin Grimes play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Milwaukee Bucks?
The Los Angeles Lakers look to remain at the top of the West when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The game begins at 8 PM ET and will air on Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum SportsNet+, WCGV, and Bucks+.
The Lakers have won six straight, taking care of the Atlanta Hawks in their last game, 124-114. They are 10-2 this season, putting them first in the Western Conference. This is their third game on a four-game road trip.
While the Lakers are at the top of the West, the Bucks are at the bottom of the East. They have lost seven straight, including a 117-85 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. They are 1-10 on the season, 15th in the East. They have played three of their last four games at home.
This is the first of two meetings between the two teams.
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Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Quentin Grimes is QUESTIONABLE with a right finger sprain. He missed the last game against the Hawks after starting in place of Luka Doncic against the Pistons. He is averaging eight points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 11 games this season.
Walker Kessler is AVAILABLE and still wearing a left finger splint. He has yet to miss a game and is averaging 14.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 12 games this season.
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesLuka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, and Matisse Thybulle will start for the Lakers. Doncic leads the team, and the NBA, in scoring with a blistering 39.3 points per game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, and Grimes will be the top players off the bench. Jarred Vanderbilt, Cameron Carr, and Adou Thiero could also see minutes.
The Lakers are ranked 1st in offense and 18th in defense.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Tyler Herro is QUESTIONABLE with a right knee contusion. He missed Tuesday's game. He is averaging 21.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in ten games this season.
Myles Turner is OUT due to rest. In 11 games this season, he is averaging 6.7 points and 5.5 rebounds.
With Herro out of the lineup, the Bucks started Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, Brayden Burries, and Ryan Rollins. No one played more than 27 minutes against the Knicks. With Turner out, Kel'el Ware will likely draw the start.
The Bucks used everyone on their bench except Caris LeVert on Tuesday. Nate Ament, Ousmane Dieng, and Kasparas Jakucionis all played more than 21 minutes. Kel’el Ware played 17 minutes, while AJ Green, Jericho Sims, Gary Trent Jr., and Bogoljub Markovic also saw playing time.
The Bucks are 27th in offense and 29th in defense.
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