It’s anything but “load management”! Affected in the left ankle for some time, LeBron James will not be in uniform next night for the poster against the Clippers. Back in balance after their victory against the Blazers, the Lakers challenge the Clippers in very good form: 10 victories in 12 matches!
James Harden's teammates are in 4th place, with one more defeat than the Wolves and the Thunder, 1st and 2nd in the Western Conference. For now, they have lost the previous two meetings against the Lakers.
Anthony Davis uncertain
For LeBron, this will be the 5th absence of the season, and for the moment, the Lakers have a balanced record without him: 2 victories for 2 defeats. While Darvin Ham was pleased to have finally found his starting five, he was forced to review his plans. 10 days ago, LeBron missed the match against Jazz, and Ham chose to start Cam Reddish.
The problem is that Reddish is in the infirmary, and no doubt the Lakers coach will opt for Rui Hachimura. THE LA Times specifies that Anthony Davis (Achilles tendon) and Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) are doubtful for the match.
