The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference showdown.
Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 49-26 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23)Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
(Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images)
In Monday’s victory over the Wizards, LeBron James led the way for the Lakers as he recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists while Austin Reaves added 19 points, three rebounds and nine assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory on Tuesday as they face off against the Cavaliers in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Cleveland enters Tuesday’s contest with a 47-28 record after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road on Monday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
Evan Mobley led the way for the Cavaliers in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 34 points, 17 rebounds and three assists while Donovan Mitchell recorded 34 points and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Jarrett Allen, Max Strus Play?
For the Cavaliers, they have three players listed on their injury report, though both Jarrett Allen and Max Strus are not among them.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31)David Richard-Imagn Images
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Of course, both Allen and Strus missed Monday’s victory due to injury management but they are off the injury report and will return on the second night of Cleveland’s back-to-back.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1)David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
(David Richard-USA TODAY Sports)
Cleveland has ruled out Sam Merril due to left hamstring injury management as they will elect to sit him in the second game of their back-to-back.
The Cavaliers have also ruled out Jaylon Tyson due to a left great toe bruise while Dean Wade is out with a right ankle sprain.
Lakers Injury Report: Will Luka Doncic, LeBron James Play?
On the other side, the Lakers have two players listed on their injury report, though Luka Doncic is not one of them.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka DoncicMarc Lebryk-Imagn Images
(Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images)
Of course, Doncic missed Monday’s victory as he served a one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season but he is off the injury report and will return against the Cavaliers.
Los Angeles has listed James as questionable due to left foot injury management and they may elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23)Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
(Thomas Shea-Imagn Images)
If James is sidelined, the Lakers will likely rely on Doncic and Reaves to carry the load offensively while Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia could both be in line for increased roles.
The Lakers have ruled out Marcus Smart as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right ankle contusion.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Lakers from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.