Is LeBron James playing tonight against New York Knicks tonight?
LeBron James has dealt with injury problems throughout the 2022-23 season. The LA Lakers forward has missed 20 games so far this season and will also be out against the New York Knicks on Sunday night.
The Lakers, who are on a 3-game win streak, will host the Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. However, they won't be able to count on the services of the 20-year NBA veteran as he's out with a foot injury.
James will miss at least another week as he will be re-evaluated in late March. Considering that the Knicks are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers have a good chance of winning the game even without their best player.
LeBron James' injury status against the New York Knicks
LeBron James is having another fantastic season. Despite being 38, the 4-time MVP is averaging 29.5 points per game on 50.1% shooting. He's also great in other statistical categories, averaging 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game.
While James has shown no signs of slowing down, he's dealt with numerous injuries. Due to this, he has missed 20 games this season and the Lakers won't be able to count on him for at least a few more games.
The Lakers will host the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Considering that the Knicks are on a 3-game losing streak and will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers should have the upper hand.
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However, it's also important to note that the Knicks are 20-14 on the road and 6-4 on the second night of the back-to-back. They are tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the fifth spot in the East and will do their best to win the game and surpass their city rivals.
The Lakers need to win to get a boost in the playoff race
The LA Lakers are 9-11 without LeBron James this season. However, they have won four out of their last five games and are currently in the ninth spot in the West.
The team has the third-easiest remaining schedule in the league. Due to this, they should be able to keep their current position, even without their best player.
LeBron will be re-evaluated in late March and may return for the final seven games of the season.
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In their first matchup of the season, the Lakers beat the Knicks in overtime, 129-123. LeBron had a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis added 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting.