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Davis (back) has been cleared to play in Monday's Game 2 against Denver, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James (ankle) will play in Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Vanderbilt (foot) "exerted himself at a high level" during Monday's practice, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

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Reddish (ankle) is out for Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Vanderbilt (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis (back) is probable for Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

James (ankle) is probable for Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

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