LeBron James was kicked out and Will Miss The Coming Game Against The Clippers. Been…
James’s injury torpedoed Ham’s and the Lakers’ chances of winning their second straight game against the Los Angeles Clippers. “Lakers say LeBron James (ankle) is out vs. Clippers on Tuesday.” LeBron had an ankle issue for weeks, but he had played despite the pain. This season, he is averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. It’s difficult to imagine how the Lakers can defeat the Clippers without the 19-time All-Star, so the timing of his absence couldn’t be worse.
The Lakers are leading the season series 2-0 against the Clippers primarily due to LeBron, who has averaged 30.0 points per game against them this season. The likes of Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Anthony Davis will have to step up offensively in his absence, but it might not be enough to overcome a scorching Clippers team.