The Los Angeles Lakers have underwhelmed so far this season. Their season has been a story of two halves; in the first half of the season, the Lakers remained competitive, and they even won the first-ever In-Season tournament. However, their form since then has been nothing short of abysmal. In fact, the Lakers have only managed 7 victories in their last 20 matches since their In-Season tournament triumph.

The Lakers would aim to get their season back on track, as they face the Portland Trail Blazers in their next match. However, the fans face an anxious wait, as the availability of LeBron James and Anthony Davis remains uncertain for the game against the Blazers.

LeBron and AD are listed as questionable for tonight’s game

The game between the Lakers and the Blazers is scheduled to tip off by 10:00 PM, Eastern Time at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. After suffering a disappointing loss in their last match against the Nets, the Lakers would look to bounce back against the Blazers. However, their task of winning the match will get considerably harder if both of their star players, LeBron and Anthony Davis, fail to suit up due to injuries.

The Lakers have listed both LeBron (ankle) and Davis (Achilles) as questionable for tonight’s game. Despite being listed as questionable in the last few games, LeBron and AD have been able to play. So, the hope is that both the players would soldier on despite their nagging injuries.

Apart from LeBron and AD, the Lakers have also upgraded Cam Reddish’s injury status from questionable to probable. Reddish could return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to a knee injury. Another Lakers’ starter who is questionable due to left knee soreness for tonight’s game is Taurean Prince.

Predicted Lineups: Lakers vs Blazers

The Lakers go into this game as heavy favorites. However, due to their inconsistent performances in recent weeks, a Blazers’ victory shouldn’t be ruled out. The Lakers really need to address their inconsistent performances if they still harbor ambitions of an NBA title, and that begins with a victory tonight against a rebuilding Blazers team. They could start the game with D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Cam Reddish, and Anthony Davis.

The Portland Trail Blazers haven’t set the world alight with their performances this season. But they go into the game against the Lakers on the back of two straight wins. While the Lakers possess a much better roster, the Blazers shouldn’t be written off, as they have won games against title challengers like the Suns and the Kings. They could begin the game with Malcolm Brogdon, Matisse Thybulle, Jerami Grant, Jabari Walker, and Deandre Ayton.