Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been cleared to play tonight in the team's showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers. Fans were actually nervous that he wouldn't be able to suit up for the Purple and Gold because of a thoracic muscle injury. Fortunately, he's ready for Christmas.

This is LeBron's 14th Christmas Day game, which is second-most in NBA history. He will need to play in three more Christmas Day showdowns in order to pass Laker legend Kobe Bryant.

James still has two years left in his contract, which means that he'll have the chance to at least tie Kobe for most Christmas Day games played.

LeBron has been one of the highlights of the NBA's Christmas Day schedule. And tonight is no different as he's expected to lead the Lakers to even things up with the Clippers, who gave them their first loss of the season.

The Lakers are gunning for a championship this season with LeBron and Anthony Davis. They have won 24 of their first 27 games, but they are currently on a three-game losing streak. Both of their superstars have been battling minor injuries, but if this season has proved anything, it's that both Bron and AD will play if they can.

There is no denying that the Lakers are one of the best teams in the league in the NBA right now despite their recent losing skid, and they have an opportunity to prove that they can hang with the Clippers, who have been dubbed as the better LA team by a lot of people this season.

A win tonight will mark LeBron's 10th Christmas Day victory.