LA Lakers will take on the San Antonio Spurs tonight at the Crypto.com arena. The Lakers suffered four consecutive losses before returning to winning ways on Sunday against the Suns. The biggest reason behind their sudden struggle is the departure of LeBron James due to injury. King James sustained a groin injury during the game against the Celtics last week and has already missed four matches in the process. With significant time passed since he picked up the injury, it is time to get an update on LeBron James to figure out whether there is any chance of him featuring tonight.
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LeBron James Injury Report
LeBron James is listed in the LA Lakers injury report. The forward has been ruled out tonight's game due to groin injury. James is not expected to mark a return any time soon. As per speculations, he could return to the court in a couple of weeks.
LeBron James' presence or absence carries paramount importance and could become the biggest factor behind any result.
With LeBron James out, the onus will fall on Luka Doncic. He has complemented James at the workplace and does seem to understand the coach's mission with him.
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LA Lakers Injury Report
Aside from LeBron James, five more players are listed on the LA Lakers injury report. Namely.
- Lebron James: Out dur to groin injury
- Dorian Finney-Smith: Probable due to ankle
- Rui Hachimura: Out due to Knee injury
- Luka Doncic: Probable due to an Ankle issue
- Trey Jemison III: Out due to illness
- Maxi Kleber: Out due to a foot injury
Spurs on the other hand have injury issues of their own. De’Aaron Fox (hand) and Victor Wembanyama (illness) are out for the season, leaving Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle to carry the offensive load. San Antonio, at 28-38, is playing for pride but could capitalize if Doncic is sidelined.
Despite the injuries, an exciting matchup is in the offing between the Lakers and Spurs. So, let's see how this one goes.