2 min read • March 21, 2022
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The king returns to his kingdom although listed as questionable with a knee issue that has bothered him all season while the Cavs hold an injury riddled roster but have competed sitting in a playoff position for majority of the year.
Cavaliers SIC Health Score - 69.7
The Cavaliers have braved through injuries to key players like G Collin Sexton, G Ricky Rubio and recently C Jarrett Allen, but sit 6th overall in the Eastern Conference. Many players have had to step up to fill the void including All-Star G Darius Garland (FD $8,800).
Garland has been phenomenal at point guard while dealing with a nagging back issue that has caused him to miss time but has currently played the last ten games averaging 39.1 minutes meaning the stud rarely leaves the floor.
With guards Sexton, Rubio, and veteran Rajon Rondo all sidelined - Garland should continue to see heavy usage of the offensive end which could produce fruitful results
Another Cavalier that could see heavy usage is Rookie of the Year front runner C Evan Mobley (FD $7,900). Since sliding over to the center spot with Allen out, Mobley has averaged 20 points and 9.7 boards and should continue this statistical path tonight against an Anthony Davis-less team.
Lakers SIC Health Score - 78.9
The team that resides at Crypto.com Arena will play on the road for the 7th time in the last 10 games and continue to face an uphill battle to secure a spot in the play-in tournament. Lebron (FD $10,900) and Co. currently sits at 10th in the West which is a far cry where they envisioned themselves at the beginning of the season.
The future Hall of Famer is listed as questionable but should play through the knee issue as he has done for the last 7 games. James has only missed one game in the in the last 17 contests going under 35 minutes played just once.
He should continue to carry the Lakers offense with Davis (foot) sidelined as he averages almost 12 points per game more than the next guy on the roster (Russell Westbrook (FD $8,100).
Versatile depth player Talen Horton-Tucker (FD $4,500) is probable to play with an ankle injury.
They Cavaliers continue to play through the key injuries to their roster but hold a injury disadvantage to the Lakers Monday night:
LeBron James O44.5 Points+Rebs+Ast - The forward should continue to do it all for the lackluster Lakers, except a showcase in his hometown arena
Evan Mobley O17.5 Points - The USC alum has been fantastic since sliding over to C, expect a big performance against an aging Dwight Howard
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