After two defeats in a row, the LA Lakers are yearning for a win and will look to return to winning ways today when they host the San Antonio Spurs at the Crypto.com arena. The Lakers' playoff chances are hanging in the balance, and hence, nothing would suffice other than a victory. However, in order to win, the triumph card, LeBron James, needs to be present on the court. So, what is the Injury Report of LBJ, will he be featuring tonight?
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LeBron James Injury Report
The Lakers' injury report ahead of the match against the Spurs showcases LeBron James as "Probable." King James's name appeared under the "left foot injury management" column is not new. It is a precautionary measure which hasn't stopped the NBA legend from competing in recent weeks. Thus, he will most probably play tonight as well.
The Lakers are heavily dependent on LeBron James to amass those scores of 30+ and give the team an edge, and so far, he has not let his team down. In the last 10 games, the 4-time NBA MVP has elevated his performance, averaging 25.8 points, 8.2 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game. Thus, as the stakes are high and the weight of successive defeats is heavy, Lakers' fans would be counting on LeBron to yet again bring an exceptional performance to take the team out of the troubled waters. Howbeit, it is the daunting presence of Victor Wembanyama, which is standing in their way.
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Lakers will have to diminish the impact of Victor Wembanyama
Wembanyama, the Spurs' 7-foot-4 revelation has consistently posed problems for the Lakers. Over five matchups, he has averaged an impressive 23.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 3.6 blocks. It will be intriguing to witness how the Lakers will attempt to contain him tonight.
The Lakers' injury report lists four other players as well, with four marked as "out" or "questionable." While this brings unwelcomed uncertainty to the line-up, but if nothing else, James' probable participation offers a glimmer of hope for a team that has struggled on the road. So, will JJ Redick be able to fix the Lakers' persistent problems tonight?