On January 2, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In yesterday's Western Focus battle, the Lakers beat the Blazers 139-106 at home, and they achieved their biggest point difference victory so far this season, turning the record to 18-19 and continuing to rank 7th in the West.
Earlier today, the Lakers officially released the team's injury report. Davis and Nunn will miss out on tomorrow's home game against the Timberwolves due to injuries, and two two-way players, Khuff and Jones, will play with the South Bay Lakers.
Among the other players, James' state is a high probability of playing, due to a strained rectus abdominis. But in fact, James has not only played consecutively recently, but also in excellent form. In yesterday's game, he single-handedly cut 43 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists, and he has cut 30+ in 7 consecutive games. As a veteran who has just celebrated his 37th birthday, such a performance is simply breathtaking! So far this season, James has averaged 36.8 minutes per game, 28.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.1 blocks, 52.3% shooting, and 37.6% three-point shooting!
It is worth mentioning that in the Lakers' injury report, Rondo is still on the list, and the status is to trigger the establishment of a security protocol and cannot play. According to yesterday's report, the Lakers and Cavaliers reached a deal, the Cavaliers got Rondo, the Lakers got guard Denzel Valentine, but the Lakers are not expected to keep Valentine, but will cut part of his guarantee contract, which can free up a lineup space. But since Rondo is currently in a health and safety agreement, the deal has not yet been formally closed.
According to the schedule, the Lakers' home game against the Timberwolves will be played at 10:30 a.m. Beijing time tomorrow. In the previous two meetings this season, the Lakers have suffered defeats.