Breaking News: Anthony Davis and LeBron James Cleared to Play in Nuggets-Lakers Game
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are set to take the court.
In an update ahead of Saturday evening’s matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers will have their star duo, Anthony Davis and LeBron James, ready to go for Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets in the first-round playoff series.
Davis was previously questionable, while James was considered probable.
Lineup alert: Lakers will start Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, James, Davis on Saturday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 28, 2024
As per Underdog NBA, the Lakers will deploy a starting lineup consisting of Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, James, and Davis for Saturday’s game.
Despite the Lakers facing a 0-3 deficit in the series, Davis and James have delivered strong performances.
Davis has been averaging 32.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game with an impressive shooting percentage of 61.5% over the past three games.
Meanwhile, James has been contributing 26.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting at 56.4% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc.
The Lakers, holding the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 47-35 record, have faced tough competition from the Nuggets, losing all 11 matchups and being swept by them in the Western Conference Finals previously.
Game 4 pic.twitter.com/72RxcodNAw
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 27, 2024
In Game 3, despite the Lakers leading by as much as 12 points, the Nuggets secured a 112-105 victory. Aaron Gordon, the 2023 NBA Champion, led the Nuggets with an impressive stat line of 29 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
The series will move to Game 5 on Monday in Denver, with the winner advancing to face either the Phoenix Suns or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.
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