The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled two of their three superstars out for Monday’s road clash with the Brooklyn Nets.
LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury) are dealing with injuries and the team wants to protect them as they are fighting to re-enter the playoff race.
After their tough road overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday (121-125), the Lakers continue their road trip and the absence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis is more of a precautionary measure for the 17-time NBA champions.
Five Lakers players will miss Monday’s contest, while Brooklyn has ruled four players out, while Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) and T.J. Warren (left shin contusion) are questionable and doubtful, respectively.
The Nets have won four of their last 10 games and are fourth in the East standings with a 30-19 record. Meanwhile, the Lakers are 13th in the West (23-27), two games behind the Utah Jazz (26-26), who hold the final play-in spot.
Full injury report for Monday’s Lakers vs Nets game:
LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets
Nets
Duke Jr., David Out G League – Two-Way
Durant, Kevin Out – Right Knee; MCL Sprain
Edwards, Kessler Out G League – On Assignment
Simmons, Ben Questionable – Left Knee; Soreness
Smith, Dru Out G League – Two-Way
Warren, T.J. Doubtful – Left Shin; Contusion
Lakers
Davis, Anthony Out – Right Foot; Stress injury
James, LeBron Out – Left Ankle; Soreness
Pippen Jr., Scotty Out G League – Two-Way
Reaves, Austin Out – Left Hamstring; Strain
Swider, Cole Out G League – Two-Way
Walker IV, Lonnie Probable – Left Knee; Tendinitis
