Sports
Lakers without LeBron again as they face playoff elimination
NEWNow you can hearken to Fox Information articles!
The Los Angeles Lakers once more will probably be with out star LeBron James as they attempt to stave off playoff elimination.
James has been dominated out for Tuesday evening’s sport in opposition to the Phoenix Suns due to a sprained left ankle.
Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James, left, and ahead Anthony Davis stand collectively earlier than an NBA basketball sport in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles, Friday, April 1, 2022.
(AP Picture/Ashley Landis)
He additionally sat out on Sunday evening after scoring 38 factors on Friday.
One other one of many Lakers’ stars — ahead Anthony Davis — is listed as questionable with a sprained proper foot.
Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (6) is defended by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, proper, in the course of the first half of an NBA basketball sport in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.
(AP Picture/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
LA has misplaced six straight video games and has a 31-47 document. They’re two video games behind the San Antonio Spurs for the ultimate spot within the Western Convention play-in event.
MAGIC JOHNSON BLAMES LEBRON JAMES FOR LAKERS NOT SIGNING DEMAR DEROZAN
If the Lakers lose to the Suns on Tuesday and the Spurs beat the Nuggets, the Lakers will probably be formally eradicated from the postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James talks to teammates in the course of the first half of an NBA basketball sport in opposition to the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Houston.
(AP Picture/Eric Christian Smith)
The Suns have already clinched the highest spot within the Western Convention with a 62-16 document. Phoenix additionally eradicated the Lakers from final yr’s playoffs, beating them in six video games within the first spherical.