Is LeBron James Playing Tonight vs Blazers? Lakers Release Injury Report for ‘The King’

Advait Jajodia | 01/12/2022
Is LeBron James Playing Tonight vs Blazers? Lakers Release Injury Report for The King

After missing out on 5 games, LeBron James made quite a comeback to the lineup. After recording 21/8/5 against the Spurs, the 6-foot-9 star ended up recording a staggering 39-point, 11-rebound double-double the very next night, helping the Los Angeles Lakers grab back-to-back wins.

However, in the Purple & Gold’s latest clash, Bron suffered yet another injury that forced him to exit towards the locker room in the middle of the game.

During the first quarter of the LAL-Pacers bout, sprained his ankle during a collision with Tyrese Haliburton. Fortunately, the King was able to return the very next quarter.

Yes, James did seem uncomfortable, however, the 37-year-old did finish the night with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in 36 minutes.

As Darvin Ham’s boys play their final of the 2-game homestand, Bron’s availability for their clash against the Portland Trail Blazers will be the main concern on the front office’s mind.

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LeBron James listed as “Probable” against the Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report ahead of Wednesday night’s game. Alongside Anthony Davis (low back tightness), the front office has mentioned James on the injury report as a “probable”.

The good news about LBJ being listed as probable – the reason behind the same isn’t any new injury.

King James recently missed out on five straight games with an adductor strain and has clearly been added to the injury report as a cautionary measure.

With the Blazers continuing to play without the likes of Damian Lillard, the Lakers have a real shot at grabbing their 8th win of the season and moving one spot up in the Western Conference standings.

Also Read: Scottie Pippen Once Explained Why LeBron James is the Inarguably the GOAT

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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