On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers will play host to the Western Conference’s Golden State Warriors. The Lakers are 2-1 SU and ATS in three head-to-head matchups versus the Warriors this season.
Injury update Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell
On Friday night, the Lakers lost 110-102 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The defeat dropped the Lakers to 11th in the Western Conference, one game behind the Pelicans for ninth.
Anthony Davis (foot) is likely to play in this game. The Lakers’ star has only missed one game since January 30 due to a right foot injury, but he scored 38 points on Friday against the Timberwolves despite the injury.
Since the beginning of last season, he has put up averages of 33.7 minutes played per game, 24.7 points per game, 13.2 rebounds per game, 2.1 blocks per game, and 2 assists per game.
A tendon in James’ right foot was injured, the Lakers’ medical staff learned on Thursday. According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, he will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
James anticipates his return sometime in late March. He refuses surgery in favor of trying to recover through rest and physical therapy.
Role players like Troy Brown, Lonnie Walker, and Rui Hachimura will see increased playing time without LeBron James, and injured starters Anthony Davis (foot) and D’Angelo Russell (ankle) will be counted on to step up their offensive output.
According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Russell’s ankle injury will prevent him from playing against the Warriors on Sunday.
It will be Russell’s fifth game he has missed due to his sprained right ankle, which he initially sprained a few weeks ago. The Lakers will be relying more on Dennis Schroder to contribute offensively. Larger parts for Austin Reaves, Lonnie Walker, and Troy Brown are also warranted.
On Tuesday, when the Grizzlies visit, Russell will have his next opportunity to play.
- Injury report Lakers: Anthony Davis (Foot), LeBron James (Foot) and D’Angelo Russell (Ankle).
The Golden State Warriors are looking forward to getting a break and having the superstars on their side when they begin a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon.
Stephen Curry has been sidelined for 11 games due to a torn ligament in his left knee. Curry (lower leg) is expected to play Sunday against the Lakers, according to Chris Haynes of Turner Sports.
In Friday’s 108-99 win over the Pelicans, Klay Thompson played 34 minutes and finished with 27 points (10-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 1 rebound, 4 assists, and 1 steal.
Thompson made it eight times in his last eleven games where he scored at least 20 points. During that time, he is averaging 27.1 points on 48.46%, 46.46%, and 85.20% shooting from the field. Despite Thompson’s erratic play over the past two seasons, the Warriors have won five in a row thanks to his recent hot streak.
- Injury report Warriors: Andre Iguodala (Hip), Stephen Curry (Lower Leg) Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Ankle), Andrew Wiggins (Personal), Gary Payton II (Abdomen) and Ryan Rollins (Foot).
