The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday at Kaseya Center. Coming off a tough 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, LeBron James’ team will aim to bounce back and improve their 12-9 record in the Western Conference.
Both teams have released their injury reports ahead of the game. The Lakers are dealing with a long list of injuries. Jaxson Hayes is out due to an ankle issue, Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt are sidelined with knee injuries, and Bronny James will miss the game with a heel problem.
Jalen Hood-Schifino is listed as questionable with a groin injury, while Anthony Davis is also questionable as he deals with plantar discomfort. Austin Reaves is another key player whose status is uncertain due to a pelvis injury.
On a positive note for Los Angeles, LeBron James is available to play. The veteran star has appeared in every regular-season game for the Lakers this season.
The Heat’s injury report also includes notable names. Jimmy Butler is questionable with a knee issue. Kevin Love and Josh Richardson are also listed as questionable, while Nikola Jovic is ruled out with an ankle injury.
Lou Williams Clapped Back At LeBron James’ Haters
LeBron James’ struggle in the Lakers’ loss against Minnesota stirred discussion about his decline in performance due to age. On FanDuel TV’s Run It Back show, former Clippers star Lou Williams came to LeBron’s defense, dismissing the criticism directed at him.
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“Are we gonna forget that (LeBron) had 27 and 14 just 48 hours ago? What I will say about that game last night, it reminded me of the end of my career. He had this look in his eyes like, ‘What the hell is going on?” Williams said.
The 39-year-old NBA superstar managed only 10 points while shooting 4-for-16 from the field and 0-for-4 from beyond the arc. It was a stark contrast to James’ 27-point showing just one night earlier against the Utah Jazz.
