Is LeBron James Playing Tonight Vs Hawks? Lakers Issue Injury Report for 4x MVP Ahead of Clash Against Trae Young

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are in Atlanta after a humiliating loss in Miami. Facing the Heat, the Lakers were restricted to just 98 points. Heat won the contest 112-98.

LeBron scored 27 points, had nine rebounds, and dished six assists, but his effort was in vain. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo led the charge and saw that Heat make it past the finish line. The Lakers would have a chance to avenge their loss as the Heat make their way to LA on January 4th.

Before heading home, the Lakers will face the Hawks tonight and the Hornets on the 2nd. While the team prepares to face off against Trae Young and co, fans wonder whether LeBron James will play tonight.

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Is LeBron James playing tonight?

Playing his 20th season, LeBron has been a part of 27 of the 35 contests so far. Despite struggling with ankle injuries of his own, the 4x MVP has tried his best every single night. He’s averaging 27.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists this season. However, the Lakers haven’t been able to capitalize on the same, and are stuck with a 14-21 record, good for the 13th seed.

Ahead of the clash against the Hawks tonight, the Lakers issued their injury report. Anthony Davis is out. LeBron James has been listed as questionable.

The Lakers list LeBron James (left ankle soreness) as questionable for tomorrow’s game in Atlanta.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 29, 2022

The King has been listed as questionable due to ankle soreness, but it looks like he is going to play.

The Hawks are on a two-game skid and would like to correct the ship tonight, whereas the Lakers would like to get a win after their showing in Miami.

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How far is LeBron from catching up with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

After all his heroics late in December, LeBron James has picked up the pace to catch up with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After the Heat game, the King is only 574 points shy of the All-Time Scoring Record.

RANK	PLAYER	PTS	GP	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%
1	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	38,387	1,560	57,446	15,837	28,307	55.9
2	LeBron James	37,813	1,393	53,103	13,838	27,417	50.5

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