The past two Los Angeles Lakers contests included LeBron James. This comes after the four-time NBA champion missed a significant amount of time due to a persistent foot problem. It’s understandable that the Lakers’ supporters would want to know if LeBron will be available for their team’s crucial battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
LeBron James injury status vs. Timberwolves
There’s some bad news and some good news for the Lakers. The bad news is that officially, LeBron is listed as questionable for Friday’s tilt. It’s still the same sore right foot that has kept him on the injury report, but at this point, it seems that LA fans need not worry. The good news here is that despite being listed as questionable for both of LA’s previous two games, LeBron has been able to play through the injury. This should be the case again on Friday as the Lakers look to secure their spot in the playoffs out West.
Entering Friday’s tilt, the Lakers are just a half-game behind Minnesota for the seventh seed. A Top 6 finish and a guaranteed spot in the playoffs are still actually within reach for LeBron and Co., with the sixth-placed Golden State Warriors just 1.5 games ahead of them at this point. It goes without saying, however, that LA will need to win on Friday first.
It is also worth noting that Anthony Davis has been listed as probable to play, while D’Angelo Russell has been removed from the injury report altogether. This only means that we’re looking at a (relatively) fully healthy Lakers squad for Friday’s showdown.
Source: https:/clutchpoints.com
