Beijing time on January 17, 2017! Today the Lakers officially released the injury report for tomorrow's 11:30 home game against the Jazz. Anthony Davis (left knee MCL sprain), Kendrick Narn (right knee bone injury) missed the game; Carmelo Anthony (lower back tension) is doubtful; Dwight Howard (left knee soreness) and LeBron James (rectus abs strain) are likely to play.
In the last game, the Lakers lost 96-133 to the Nuggets, suffering three consecutive losses. The Lakers net loss to opponents by 37 points, which is the second largest net loss record for LeBron James in 1607 NBA games (including the playoffs). James' biggest career net negative record was a 42-point loss to the Pacers on Feb. 5, 2019.
The Jazz and Lakers have not performed well recently, with the Lakers suffering three straight losses, while the Jazz are an even worse four-game losing streak, with the Jazz currently ranking fourth in the West with 28 wins and 14 losses, while the Lakers are seventh with 21 wins and 22 losses. The fiasco of the last game has made this Lakers may have suffered the biggest blow since this season, and a lot of criticism about this Lakers has poured in.
NFL celebrity and famous sports host Shannon Sharp tweeted about the current situation of the Lakers. "It's good that the Lakers failed so badly. They can't fool themselves with line-up, health and other reasons anymore, and Pelinka has to do it now. The current team structure will not be able to make the playoffs. Sharp wrote. That is to say, the championship-winning lineup created in the offseason is now considered to be a lineup that is difficult to enter in the playoffs.