The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak as they head to Portland for a tough rematch. But a key question hangs over the team ahead of tipoff. The status of starting center Deandre Ayton is the primary concern for fans and the team alike after he missed their last contest.

The Lakers have ruled him questionable as he continues to deal with back spasms. This marks the second consecutive game he will miss due to this injury. Subsequently, the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. The issue first appeared during warmups before Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ayton felt tightness after an alley-oop play and was eventually pulled from that game at halftime. Head coach JJ Redick said the center is still feeling tightness and is day-to-day. The t

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