On April 2, Beijing time, the Lakers ushered in a life-and-death battle, and they encountered the Pelicans at home. James' pre-game decision, thick eyebrows to confirm a comeback, for the Lakers, this is undoubtedly a huge positive.
James has missed two consecutive games against the Mavericks and Jazz due to an ankle sprain, and Thick Brow has been absent since February 17 due to a midfoot sprain.
Speaking about the duo's comeback before the game, Vogel said, "If they have the possibility to play, they will play. They also want to return as soon as possible, but it was a medical decision. ”
The Lakers are currently in a grim playoff situation, and they expressed frustration after the last Warcraft game, saying that the team now has to work hard for the qualification of the playoffs, which is still far from expectations. After four straight defeats, the Lakers were eleventh in the West.
The comeback of thick eyebrows is naturally a great encouragement to the team, after all, he is a big core of the team. James' pre-game decision shows that he is also trying to make a comeback.
However, Melon missed this game due to illness, and he has so far played 67 times for the Lakers, averaging 26 minutes per game, and has 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Pelicans, on the other hand, can play this crucial card slot battle except Zion and Lewis. Currently, the Pelicans are ninth in the West and the Lakers are eleventh in the West, with a win difference of 2.
It is worth mentioning that O'Neill said that although the Lakers have suffered from injuries, Westbrook's integration is not smooth, and the record this season is not good, he still believes that the Lakers can win the championship. Because you can't rule out James, he's still the best player in the league.