The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back from a 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Friday.
The Lakers were without LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica), Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Rui Hachimura (right calf strain) on Wednesday, but James was upgraded to “probable” ahead of their clash with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
Hachimura was assigned to Los Angeles’ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, on Thursday as part of his looming return to the lineup. Reaves is still projected to be out for another few weeks.
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How LeBron impacts the Lakers this season
James, 41, is averaging an astonishing 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in his 23rd season. Since turning 41 on Dec. 30, the 21-time All-Star is averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists.
Los Angeles is 12-6 when James plays this season and 11-6 without. The Lakers tip off against the Bucks at 7:30 p.m. PT in Crypto.com Arena on NBA TV.
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