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D'Angelo Russell (glute) will not play Thursday night in Toronto.

Russell (glute) will not play in Thursday's game against Toronto.

Analysis:

This is simply a case of the Lakers being cautious after Russell took a hard fall Tuesday night against the Jazz. He'd likely be suiting up if it were a regular season game, but the Lakers don't want to risk anything with their young, prized draft pick. Nick Young will be starting in his place.

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