Is LeBron James playing vs. Jazz tonight? Final status for Lakers star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
This season, LeBron James suiting up in any given game for the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t a guarantee. At his advanced age, the Lakers want to keep him as fresh as possible for the long haul, which means that there will be some absences.
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Plus, the wear and tear that James has accumulated over time also necessitates some additional rest. Out of L.A.’s 25 games this season, James has appeared in just nine. As a result, he’s on track to miss more games than he ever has in a season before.
LeBron James will play vs. Jazz on Thursday night
But, the good news for Lakers fans is that James will be playing in his 10th game of the season against the Jazz in Utah on Thursday night. James isn’t listed on the injury report for the contest, and thus will be good to go.
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On the season, James is averaging 17.6 points, 7.2 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 33.8 minutes per performance.
Heading into the game against Utah, the Lakers sit third in the Western Conference standings with a record of 18-7. Meanwhile, the Jazz are 10th in the West at 10-15, though they have won two consecutive games and will look to make it a third against L.A.
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