On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in California.
The Lakers most recently defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 110-97.
LeBron James missed his second straight game due to injury.
Lakers Make LeBron James Announcement
For Tuesday’s game, the Lakers have announced that James will be listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “LeBron James (hip, foot) listed questionable for Tuesday.”
James (who is in his eighth season with the Lakers) is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
In his most recent game (on March 5), the four-time NBA Champion put up 16 points, five rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block while shooting 7/11 from the field in 34 minutes of playing time.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “LeBron James was present the team film session today but did not participate in the on-court portion of practice, according to coach JJ Redick. James, who has missed the last two games (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis) is still considered day-to-day. LAL plays MIN Tues”
Lakers Before T-Wolves Battle
The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 39-25 record in 64 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 6-4 over their last ten).
At home, the Lakers have gone 20-12 in 32 games.
Following the Timberwolves, they will play their next game on Thursday when they host the Chicago Bulls.
T-Wolves Are Elite
The Timberwolves are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 40-24 record in 64 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten (and are 18-12 on the road).