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The Los Angeles Lakers' chances of earning a much-needed win against the LA Clippers might take a huge hit, as Brandon Ingram has been listed as questionable to play.
Luke Walton says Brandon Ingram is questionable for tonight with discomfort in his shoulder.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 5, 2019
Brandon Ingram might still give it a go, especially since the Lakers are in dire need of someone who can help take off much of the offensive burden on LeBron James.
The Lakers have already lost four of their last five games with a healthy Ingram, and missing his services against the Clippers will undoubtedly put the team's playoff chances in precarious situation.
Ingram has scored at least 25 in six of their last seven games, emerging as the second-best player behind LeBron, at least for the past month.
The Lakers will face the Clippers severely shorthanded, as they are already missing the services of sophomore guard Lonzo Ball who has been out since January with a grade 3 ankle sprain. Veteran forward Lance Stephenson is also not going to suit up, as he's dealing with a sprained toe.
In addition, veteran center Tyson Chandler is also questionable due to neck stiffnes.
The Purple and Gold squad will have to rely on LeBron anew, as well as sophomore forward Kyle Kuzma. However, they will need someone who will be able to provide scoring options off the bench, and outside the inconsistent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers don't have enough options.
If Ingram does choose to play, he will give the Lakers a fighting chance against the seventh-seeded Clippers. That may not be enough, but it's all that they got.
