2 min read • March 27, 2022
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Lakers superstar Lebron James is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans with the same left knee issue that has plagued him a majority of the season.
The 18-time All-Star missed the Lakers' last game, a 126-121 loss to the 76ers last Wednesday.
Prior to that, the last game James missed was on March 7 on the road against the Spurs.
With a crucial matchup against New Orleans, the ProBasketballDocs expect the 37-year-old to play.
The Lakers (31-42) are ninth place in the Western Conference, a half game ahead of the Pelicans and 1.5 games ahead of the Spurs.
Since sitting five straight games in late January/early February, James has averaged 31.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 38 minutes per game.
He's shooting 52.6% from the field and 35.7% from three during that 19-game stretch.
Despite Lebron's excellence, the Lakers have gone 6-13 in that span. The Lakers are also 6-13 in games that he hasn't played this season.
On the off chance James doesn't play, Carmelo Anthony ($4,400) and Russell Westbrook ($8,300) would be tasked with providing a majority of the offense for the Lakers.
Malik Monk ($5,100) would also likely see increased production if James were to sit out.
The Lakers are 3.5-point underdogs on the road in New Orleans and the over/under is 232, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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