The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers have already played twice this season. The Blazers bested the Lakers in late October, and the Lakers returned the favor in early November.
Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James didn’t play in either of those games as he was sidelined with sciatica to start the season. It will be a different story when the two teams meet for a third and final time in the regular season on Saturday night.
LeBron James will play vs. Blazers on Saturday night
James isn’t listed on the official injury report for the contest, which means that he will be available for the contest.
It will be the fifth consecutive game played by James, including both nights of a recent back-to-back. On the season, James is averaging 22.7 points, 6.9 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.
James being available for the matchup with Portland is obviously good news for the Lakers, especially since they'll be missing star guard Luka Doncic, who has been ruled out of the game due to groin soreness.
Austin Reaves will continue to be sidelined as well. Reaves has been out of action since Christmas due to a calf strain.
With Doncic and Reaves both sidelined, James might have to do a little more heavy lifting, especially on the offensive end, in order to help L.A. Get a much-needed win.
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