LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Charlotte Hornets for their next matchup at Crypto.com Arena. Standing at sixth seed, the Lakers will push hard to maintain their playoff hopes as they are 20-16 in the Western Conference.
However, James is managing a left foot injury that has been plaguing him since January 3rd. Despite this ongoing issue, the superstar is listed as probable due to left plantar fasciitis for the Lakers’ January 9 game. This season, James has been a key for the Lakers, averaging 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds. He is averaging 8.8 assists per game while shooting an impressive 50.7% from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc.
Lakers Injury Report is out. I guess we are maybe doing this? pic.twitter.com/JjOVxQ2YKC
— Edwin Garcia (@ECreates88) January 9, 2025
The Lakers’ injury report also flags several players as out, including Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:30 p.m. EST on the FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, but fans should be aware that potential postponements could occur due to worsening wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
For the Hornets, they’ve overcome their own injury challenges. Most of their roster, including key players like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, will be available. The starting lineup’s renewed health gives Charlotte a strong chance to build on their recent victory over the Phoenix Suns. And secure another win against a formidable opponent like the Lakers.
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LeBron James Went Viral For His Dunk Against Dallas Mavericks
Despite his recent struggle with injuries, LeBron is showing no signs of slowing down. His jaw-dropping dunk against the Dallas Mavericks has taken the internet by storm. The magic happened when Max Christie snagged an offensive rebound and spotted James making a beeline down the lane. In what felt like a scene out of a highlight reel, the 40-year-old superstar switched hands midair and threw down a powerful slam over Dereck Lively II.
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LEBRON OH MY OH MY JAMES 😱😱😱
— NBA (@NBA) January 8, 2025
SWITCHING HANDS FOR THE RIDICULOUS LEFT-HANDED WINDMILL 😤 pic.twitter.com/r40AQ86alQ
The dunk was so magical that the Lakers’ bench couldn’t stop buzzing and cheering on their legendary teammate. Meanwhile, the Mavericks were fighting to snap a tough five-game losing streak and were doing so without their own superstars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Despite LeBron’s electrifying dunk giving the Lakers a jolt of energy, the Mavericks kept it close, trailing by only three points at the end of the first quarter. LeBron racked up seven points, while Anthony Davis led the pack with ten.
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