The Los Angeles Lakers have had to deal with a rash of injuries recently. Set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, four Lakers have been listed on the team's injury report per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. The most notable inclusions on the list are Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James, who missed the team's last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, is listed as probable with flu-like symptoms.
Davis, who suffered a hard fall in the Lakers game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday is listed as questionable for the game with a gluteus maximus contusion.
Shooting guard Avery Bradley joins James as probable with flu-like symptoms and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo is listed as questionable with a strained right ring finger.
The Lakers had to deal without both James and Davis for the first time this season last game. Matched up with a surprise playoff team in the Thunder, the Lakers showed out in a dominant effort. Led by Kyle Kuzma (36 points and seven rebounds) and Rondo (21 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists), Los Angeles came out with a 15-point win.
The win improved Los Angeles' season record to 32-7 which puts them in first place in the Western Conference and second in the entire league behind the Milwaukee Bucks.
Considering the Cavaliers are a mere 12-27 this season, Los Angeles likely won't need to be at full strength in order to handle the rebuilding team. However, with away games against the Houston Rockets and the Boston Celtics on the horizon, the health of this Lakers squad should be priority number one.
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