LeBron James Injury Report: Will the Lakers' Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Bulls?

Following an enthralling win over the Pacers on Wednesday, the LA Lakers will get no time for slack and have to return to action tonight against the Chicago Bulls. The game will take place at the United Center. The victory against the Pacers came after a run of three losses and the taste of the win came even sweeter as the biggest clutch performer in the history of the game, LeBron James delivered the winner at the stroke of the final buzzer. James has been searching for rhythm since coming back from injury and although he did not record exceptional numbers against the Indiana Pacers as well but emerged to the scene when the team wanted him the most. LeBron's clutch performance will give the Lakers a world of confidence and would look to feed on the momentum against the Bulls as well. But will the talisman be there to leave yet another lasting impression? Will LeBron James play tonight? Let's take a look at the LA Lakers injury report to draw clarity on the query.

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LeBron James Injury Report

LeBron James is not listed in the injury report released by the LA Lakers ahead of the game against the Bulls. Therefore, King James is expected to be there in the starting lineup.

Words are enough to define the impact that LeBron James can have on the game. The leading scorer in the history of the NBA has been averaging 24.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. Being 40 and still able to register such figures, it is truly unprecedented.

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LA Lakers Injury Report

While one can write memoirs about the brilliance of LeBron James, but it is not the time for that. Though, James is free from any injury concerns, but the Lakers are not completely devoid of the injury trouble. Rui Hachimura has been ruled out of the game due to a knee injury.

As for the list is much thicker. Josh Giddey (Forearm) and Nikola Vucevic (Midback) are marked as "questionable" due to respective injuries. Coby White is listed as "probable" on account of a toe injury, and Lonzo Ball will miss out on the game due to a wrist injury.

The Lakers will enter the court as the favourites but the Bulls will still fancy their chances and will have the support of the home crowd. With all to look forward to let's see who comes out on top in this contest.