On February 4, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced the list of injuries against the Clippers today, James (left knee soreness /effusion) was listed as doubly (high probability of absence, may be 25% on the court), thick eyebrows (sore right wrist) and Munch (sore left groin) were listed as probable (high probability of playing, may be 75%) on the court. Nunn continued to miss out with injuries, with Dunbuya and Mason Jones both on the South Bay Lakers and not with the team.
In general, players who are listed as doubly are difficult to play, after Vogel has said that James will not return until the swelling subsides, and from the current situation, his knee swelling problem still exists. Thick eyebrows and Munch are not a big problem, and players listed as probable generally play.
Medical expert Evan Jeffries yesterday posted a video of James taking off showing a fluid sac on the back of his left knee. Today, Evan Jeffries updated the social media again, writing: "Will this fluid sac be the reason for James's injury?" May be a Baker's cyst. Treatment options include injections, drainage, and physiotherapy, and the time of regression can be weeks or even months. ”
Evan's prediction that James could be injured for several months also illustrates the potential severity of the injury. Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst. Like Evan says, there are usually three treatment options.
The first is an injection, in which doctors inject a drug called corticosteroid (such as cortisone) directly into the injured knee to reduce inflammation. This medication may relieve pain, but often does not prevent recurrence of cysts.
The second is drainage, in which the doctor can use a thin needle to drain fluid from the knee joint, a procedure called "fine needle aspiration," which is usually performed with the help of guidance from ultrasound images.
The third is physiotherapy, where ice, crutches or tight knee wrapping can reduce pain and swelling. Moderate joint activity and proper strength training for the muscles around the knee joint can also help reduce symptoms and preserve knee function.
James is 37 years old after all, and the Lakers have to be wary of his injuries. So far this season, James has averaged 29.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game, and in the 16 games he has missed, the Lakers have won 6 and lost 10.