Los Angeles Lakers' fans accuse NBA of rigging after Luka Doncic fouls out on late controversial call during loss.

Milwaukee improves to 17–21 with the win, putting them a half-game out of the final play-in tournament spot. The Bucks are 5–2 since Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup just after Christmas, after missing much of December with a calf strain.

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Rui Hachimura’s return appears imminent as the Lakers continue a cautious rehab approach, with his absence highlighting depth issues.

While there’s no perfect way to review short-term results and extrapolate their meaning in the long term, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has been happy with how his team has been playing over the past six games, even if the team hasn’t won all those contests.

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The Lakers will continue to be short-handed for Tuesday's game. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and rookie forward Adou Thiero will not play due to injury, but guard Gabe Vincent, who missed their last eight games due to a back ailment, is listed as questionable.

Tonight, as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face off against the San Antonio Spurs in a marquee nationally televised game, one key name is set to miss the game.