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.

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Austin Reaves averaged a career-best 20.2 points per game last season, and he ramped it up to 22.8 points per game from February 1 through the end of the regular season. In three games played with Luka and without LeBron, he posted totals of 28, 30, and 22.

Lakers star Luka Doncic remained on the injury report for the team’s upcoming game against the Grizzlies on Friday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Los Angeles looking to send the Lakers to their second straight home loss to start the NBA season.

Meanwhile the Lakers are down Deandre Ayton along with the four other players. That means, Bronny James is recording more minutes this game. He even made his dad jump to his feet. Easy on that sciatica,

LeBron James remains sidelined for the Lakers' November 4th clash against the Trail Blazers due to a persistent sciatica injury. While the team navigates his absence, Austin Reaves has stepped up significantly,