As Los Angeles Lakers Face Injury Doubts, Rivals Clippers Set to Miss Quarantining Trio
Follow Us
The Los Angeles Lakers play their rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, in less than 24 hours. Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans might be the first game. However, the presence of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Kawhi Leonard is enough to win over the crowd. But it has been announced that the Clippers will not be at full strength. The Lakers might also miss a few players.
Mark Medina, from USA Today, confirmed what the Clippers fans had been fearing. Along with Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley also will be missing against the Lakers. The trio are yet to clear protocol after each of them had to leave the bubble. The Clippers will be forced to start Reggie Jackson at point guard unless Doc Rivers plays Landry Shamet, who hasn’t had a single minute in the scrimmages.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Los Angeles Lakers have their fair share of doubts
Harrison Faigen from SB Nation revealed that the Lakers don’t have a confirmed squad yet. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right rib contusion), LeBron James (sore right groin) and Kyle Kuzma (right ankle sprain) are all probable players. A lot of players on the probable list do end up playing, but Frank Vogel will have to careful.
The biggest scare, however, is Anthony Davis, who has been listed as questionable, who is suffering from an eyesore. But he was seen in practice, sporting the classic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar glasses look.
Trending
Possible Shohei Ohtani Ban From MLB Has Shaq Questioning $700 Million Contract
April 16, 2024 05:20 PM EDT
7’4 Victor Wembanyama, Accused of Disrespecting Knicks Star, Gets MVP Shout-Out From Unbothered Jalen Brunson
April 19, 2024 02:58 PM EDT
After Nike, Sha’Carri Richardson Follows Lebron James Footsteps In Historic Partnership With Sprite
April 19, 2024 01:40 AM EDT
Is Dawn Staley Married? Details on South Carolina Coach’s Love Life and Special Bond With Lisa Boyer
March 16, 2024 06:41 PM EDT
Why Is Gabbie Marshall Not Invited to the 2024 WNBA Draft Despite Graduating From Iowa?
April 13, 2024 06:21 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Looking like a Young Cap 🥽 pic.twitter.com/9xYRbKcgmz
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 29, 2020
The Lakers have the top seed virtually locked. Out of the eight games, they just need three wins to confirm it. The Clippers, however, don’t have the second seed guaranteed. The Nuggets are just 1.5 games behind and could jump over them if the Clippers slip.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
If Davis doesn’t play for the Lakers, he will be a big miss. The Clippers don’t have anyone who can match up to his physicality and he would have been the X-Factor for them. The Clippers will be in more trouble, however, considering they miss a trio of vital players. As the Los Angeles rivals lock horns at 9 pm, the whole world will be tuned in to see the King vs the Klaw.
Sources:
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Written by:
