On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to face off against the Sacramento Kings in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. The Lakers have released their injury report, indicating that several players will not be available for the game. Jalen Hood-Schifino, Bronny James, Maxwell Lewis, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood have all been ruled out. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, and LeBron James are all listed as questionable, and D'Angelo Russell is probable to play.
Currently positioned as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 17-13, the Lakers have experienced a mixed bag of results recently, going 5-5 in their last ten games. Their latest victory came against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, where LeBron James led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring 31 points and contributing significantly across various stat categories.
The Lakers have shown strength at home, boasting a 9-4 record in their 13 games played in Los Angeles. They have already bested the Kings three times this season, including two earlier victories this month. Following this matchup, the Lakers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, on Tuesday evening.
On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings are facing challenges of their own, entering the game as the 12th seed in the West with a 13-18 record. The Kings are currently in the midst of a five-game losing streak, which has hampered their season. After their bout with the Lakers, they will return home to host the Dallas Mavericks, featuring Kyrie Irving, on Monday night.
