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Once again on Tuesday night the offense was not the problem, the Mavericks had an outstanding 121 offensive rating behind 39 points and nine rebounds for Luka ...

LeBron James won't be active for Los Angeles tonight in Oklahoma City.

Preview the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers game with odds, betting stats, trends, splits, against the spread records and more.

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Los Angeles is coming off a 121-109 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in which it was without LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell, its two main ball- ...

With LeBron James out with an injury, the Lakers need Anthony Davis to play at his peak if they want to save their season.

As time has progressed, it is supposed to be Davis’ Lakers team with LeBron as one of the league’s best right-hand men. So much of what the Lakers have been built to be is around the idea of what LeBron and Anthony Davis are together. But without LeBron - which Davis will be eventually, one way or another - AD is forced to be the bearer of all that Lakers championship-or-bust burden weight. And in fairness, to an extent that isn’t possible - and also part of the Lakers problem. And while the Grizzlies are indeed one of the league’s best teams, things do not get easier from here with LeBron James out. They simply need Anthony Davis to be other-worldly in order for them to get back in the playoff conversation in a parity-riddled Western Conference. Anthony Davis continued to be a force, finishing the game with 28 points (on 19 shots), 19 rebounds, and 5 blocks. and being a menace on the glass and around the rim. The Lakers committed 25 turnovers in the Grizzlies game - certainly not helpful when scoring attempts give way to Memphis possessions, especially in transition where the Grizzlies thrive. LeBron and AD have shared the floor in 28 of them. Their sub-.500 regular season reflected that reality - as well as the intermittent availability of both James and Davis as a duo. was 4-1 since their major [NBA Trade Deadline](http://www.sbnation.com/nba-trade-rumors) acquisitions, bringing D’Angelo Russell back in to the fold alongside Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Mo Bamba to help bolster a roster that was fairly mundane around superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The Los Angeles Lakers need help to have any chance of making the NBA playoffs without LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers just can't catch a break. LeBron James is already out at least 2-3 weeks with a foot injury. D'Angelo Russell is also day-to-day, ...

The good news is that the Lakers should still be able to pull out a victory, especially with Gilgeous-Alexander out for the contest. The good news, however, is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also looks set to miss the contest as he [entered health and safety protocols](https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-gets-unfortunate-health-update) on Tuesday. [Tuesday’s loss](https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-insane-ja-morant-stat-makes-39-point-triple-double-vs-lakers-even-more-impressive) to the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 28 points with 19 rebounds and five blocks in a monster outing.

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, and if you're looking to do some last-minute betting research, you're in luck!

Anthony Davis is out due to a foot stress injury. Kenrich Williams is out due to a wrist sprain. Aleksej Pokusevski is out due to a tibial fracture. Lakers: LeBron James is out due to foot soreness. If he plays, I expect the Thunder to snap their four-game losing streak as they play a LeBron-less Lakers. Thunder: Chet Holmgren is out due to foot surgery.

D'Angelo Russell is also out with a sprained right ankle.

Aron Cohen is founder and leader of Lakers All Day Everyday (LADE), a fan platform that boasts over 500000 followers, merchandise, podcast, ...

Whether it relates to the Lakers or not, I’m always going to be positive and look at the bright side.” LADE fans write in from around the world to thank him for news and updates, especially after a tough loss.” “Eventually the storm’s going to end and once that time comes, it’s going to feel great,” Cohen said. As the victorious Lakers walked off the court, Cohen got a surprise he will never forget from center Anthony Davis. With hundreds of thousands of followers, more and more internet strangers expected Cohen to post, no matter how small or big the Lakers news was. LADE has grown to include fans from all over the world, with followings in the Philippines, China, Brazil and Canada. But the Lakers finished in 10th place in 2019. The Lakers finished in 11th place in 2018. “It was a hobby, a thrill, posting content and cool people like players and media analysts following me.” Today, Cohen is founder and leader of Lakers All Day Everyday (LADE), a fan platform that boasts over 500,000 followers, merchandise, podcast, a blog and respect from even the Lakers’ players. “I didn’t really expect many people to come and see what I’m doing, and then once school starts, I figured I’d forget about it,” Cohen said. (Barely a year before Cohen founded LADE, Instagram was acquired by Facebook, so the platform was about to experience exponential growth.)

However, coming out of the All-Star break with the Lakers' team goal to qualify for the playoffs as the No. 6 seed or higher, Lakers coach Darvin Ham made it ...

(29-33) will look to rebuild momentum against the Thunder (28-33) after a [121-109 loss](https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469082) to the [Memphis Grizzlies](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/mem/memphis-grizzlies) on Tuesday. "So we just got to get to OKC and try to win." "But I expect everybody to be suited up." [123-117 loss](https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469083) to the [Sacramento Kings](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sac/sacramento-kings) -- their fourth straight defeat. 6 seed or higher, coach Darvin Ham made it sound like he would have his players on the floor for the three remaining back-to-backs on L.A.'s schedule. Davis missed 20 straight games because of his right foot from mid-December until late January.

The Los Angeles Lakers need help to have any chance of making the NBA playoffs without LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers' recent momentum following their blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade was halted on Tuesday when they fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, ...

Like Lakers teammate LeBron James, Anthony Davis will miss Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of a right foot injury.

[returning to the lineup](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-01-25/los-angeles-lakers-san-antonio-spurs-nba-game-recap) on Jan. It was the first of back-to-back games for the Lakers and their second of three games in a four-night stretch. He has only missed one game since, a 121-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Jan.

With LeBron James expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future, the Lakers need the version of Anthony Davis they got in the bubble in 2020, ...

As Greif outlines, [Eric Gordon](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gordoer01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr), [Norman Powell](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/powelno01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr), and [Terance Mann](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mannte01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr)are among the players whose roles still need to be sorted out, and head coach Tyronn Lue will have to determine whether to continue starting [Marcus Morris](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/morrima03.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr), who has struggled as of late and played just 21 minutes in Tuesday’s loss. [Russell Westbrook](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr), writes [Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2023-02-28/clippers-timberwolves-nba-recap). The Thunder will be without [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilgesh01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr), who entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols [this week](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/02/northwest-notes-towns-sexton-clarkson-jokic-sga.html). [via Twitter](https://twitter.com/SIChrisMannix/status/1630995760937582593)), the team announced today that Davis (right foot stress injury) will join James and [D’Angelo Russell](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/russeda01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr) (right ankle sprain) on the sidelines, leaving L.A. Fox, who was out for Tuesday’s game, is day-to-day and Sacramento is optimistic that he won’t miss much – if any – more time. “The mission hasn’t changed for us, so the goal of securing a playoff spot is still very much alive,” Ham said, per “It’s unfortunate that ‘Bron went down, but injuries are a real part of our sport and it’s next man up. the chemistry has to be there.” [Retweet](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoopsrumors.com%2F2023%2F03%2Fpacific-notes-davis-lakers-fox-clippers.html&text=Pacific+Notes%3A+Davis%2C+Lakers%2C+Fox%2C+Clippers)2 [Share](#)0 [Send via email](#)0 [De’Aaron Fox](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/foxde01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr)‘s sore left wrist revealed no significant damage, according to Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee ( [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/ChrisBiderman/status/1630780085140594688)). You got to step up and hold down the fort until he returns.” [Kyle Goon of The Southern California News Group](https://www.ocregister.com/2023/02/28/lebron-james-might-miss-weeks-but-lakers-say-its-no-excuse-in-playoff-chase/). [LeBron James](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr) [expected to be sidelined](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/02/lebron-james-expected-to-be-out-multiple-weeks.html) for the foreseeable future, the Lakers need the version of [Anthony Davis](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davisan02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-01_bbr) they got in the bubble in 2020, who can “single-handedly change games on the defensive end,” writes [Chris Mannix of SI.com](https://www.si.com/nba/2023/03/01/lakers-anthony-davis-needs-to-step-up-with-lebron-james-out).

Meanwhile, the Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Aleksej Pokusevski and Kenrich Williams.

James will reportedly seek additional opinions on the foot injury he suffered in Sunday's comeback victory over Dallas.

But he stayed in to finish the game, noting how important it was to the Lakers’ playoff hopes. The top six teams in each conference are guaranteed playoff berths. James played 37 minutes in the Lakers’ 111-108 win at Dallas on Sunday, helping Los Angeles rally from a 27-point deficit.

The Lakers dreams of making the playoffs (then making a run once there) are not dead, but they have no margin for error with LeBron James out.

[Anthony Davis](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29801/anthony-davis) to continue to play like “bubble Davis” — he did that against the Grizzlies with 28 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks. It requires [D'Angelo Russell](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30158/dangelo-russell) to come back soon from his ankle injury and then be the shot creator for others and floor general he was not in Minnesota for most of this season. They also have a 120 defensive rating (25th in the league). They need a lot of things to go right just to make it to the part of the play-in where they need to win two games to get the No. As evidence we present his opening game, a 119-116 loss to the Washington Wizards at home. Utah shot 35% for the night and didn’t score. However, the Lakers need enough wins to climb over both just to make the bottom of the play-in, that’s because a motivated Over those last five games with Irving and Dončić the Mavericks have a 121.6 offensive rating, fourth best in the league over that stretch. Maybe Gregg Popovich did his best Kyrie Irving impression and walked around Vivint Arena burning sage before Tuesday’s game. News of the injury led to a lot of “the Lakers are done” talk around the league. The Lakers had no answer for The Lakers are now 5-10 without LeBron this season, getting outscored by 7.9 points per 100 possessions when he is off the floor.

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Although the Los Angeles Lakers were the underdogs at tipoff, they've since taken control of the game. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead ...

- Feb 08, 2018 - Los Angeles 106 vs. - Jan 02, 2019 - Oklahoma City 107 vs. - Jan 17, 2019 - Los Angeles 138 vs. - Jan 13, 2021 - Los Angeles 128 vs. - Feb 08, 2021 - Los Angeles 119 vs. Los Angeles hasn't had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to two points or fewer. Regional restrictions may apply.) - Feb 10, 2021 - Los Angeles 114 vs. If the game is anything like Oklahoma City's 133-130 victory from their previous meeting in February, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder 2 to nothing. With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. Los Angeles @ Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a cutthroat playoff chase, in a winnable game against a team jockeying alongside them in the Western Conference standings, the Lakers ...

You guys are going to have your questions, the player is going to want to play and you’re managing all that but you have to stick to your plan.” 30 game in Brooklyn during his ramp-up back from injury for precautionary reasons](https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/30/star-less-lakers-done-in-by-poor-shooting-in-loss-to-nets/), playing the second night of the back-to-back against the Knicks. “The last thing that we want to do is have a situation with A.D. Davis, a competitive spirit who has been frustrated by his injury-prone reputation over the years, is “frustrated as hell,” according to Ham. But on the other hand, Ham described Davis as playing “pain-free,” which sets up a vexing contradiction. At least one report from The Athletic indicated that James had chosen to play through discomfort before the injury. [will likely need further evaluation and possibly surgery this offseason](https://www.ocregister.com/2022/12/30/lakers-anthony-davis-discusses-foot-injury-hopes-for-prompt-comeback/). He said the decision was made in a meeting with the coaching staff and medical staff. While the 29-year-old hit the deck several times in the game, he gave reporters no indication afterward that his injury had flared up, or that there had been any other setback. The Lakers were also without D’Angelo Russell, who missed his third straight game with a right ankle sprain. “With any type of stress reaction, the wear-and-tear, you constantly have to monitor that. As of Wednesday morning, the Lakers were three games out of a guaranteed playoff position (top six), and a game out of the 10th seed – the last of the four play-in spots.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder were looking to snap a four-game looking streak, they took on the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Lakers were without LeBron ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday night.

He said he “thought it was trash” to miss the free throw. Playing from behind like that down the stretch is tough to evaluate, but I was just impressed by the compete level of the team tonight.” “The officials aren’t perfect and that’s not the expectation,” he told the media after the game. “I love those those types of moments. And, you know, that’s what we play the game for.” “For the most part, I thought we played really hard for much of the game,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. The Lakers opened the second half on a 10-2 run to take a 67-62 lead. And I’m not choosing your questions. He turned out to be fine, making 8 of 18 shots and finishing with six assists to help the Lakers overcome their injury issues. LeBron James and Anthony Davis both were out with right foot injuries and D’Angelo Russell sat out because of a sprained right ankle, yet the Lakers won for the fourth time in five games. He didn’t miss any shots until he missed a free throw in the final minute. But we needed this win and we knew that coming in.”

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a cutthroat playoff chase, in a winnable game against a team jockeying alongside them in the Western Conference standings, the Lakers ...

You guys are going to have your questions, the player is going to want to play and you’re managing all that but you have to stick to your plan.” 30 game in Brooklyn during his ramp-up back from injury for precautionary reasons](https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/30/star-less-lakers-done-in-by-poor-shooting-in-loss-to-nets/), playing the second night of the back-to-back against the Knicks. “The last thing that we want to do is have a situation with A.D. Davis, a competitive spirit who has been frustrated by his injury-prone reputation over the years, was “frustrated as hell,” according to Ham. But on the other hand, Ham described Davis as playing “pain-free,” which sets up a vexing contradiction. It’s unclear if Davis will play both games of either set. At least one report from The Athletic indicated that James had chosen to play through discomfort before the injury. [will likely need further evaluation and possibly surgery this offseason](https://www.ocregister.com/2022/12/30/lakers-anthony-davis-discusses-foot-injury-hopes-for-prompt-comeback/). While the 29-year-old hit the deck several times in the game, he gave reporters no indication afterward that his injury had flared up, or that there had been any other setback. The Lakers were also without D’Angelo Russell, who missed his third straight game with a right ankle sprain. Ham’s tone Wednesday night before tip-off against the Oklahoma City Thunder was dramatically different from the all-in-to-win tack the Lakers had adopted since the trade deadline. As of Wednesday morning, the Lakers were three games out of a guaranteed playoff position (top six), and a game out of the 10th seed – the last of the four play-in spots.

Rui Hachimura has been contributing nicely for the Lakers, and he should continue to see opportunities to significantly contribute...

[Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/los-angeles-lakers) somehow got the job done Wednesday night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, [123-117](https://clutchpoints.com/nba-odds-lakers-vs-thunder-prediction-pick-how-to-watch-3-1-2023). Hachimura’s versatility — and mobility — allowed the Lakers to match up well against Thunder scorers while not giving away much of LA’s ability to run the ball down the floor, as shown in that clip above. Mo Bamba also started in lieu of Davis and posted 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

LeBron James leads Los Angeles into a matchup against Minnesota averaging 29.5 points per game. The teams meet Friday for the second time this season.

Edwards led the Timberwolves with 29 points, and James led the Lakers with 28 points. James is shooting 48.7% and averaging 21.3 points over the past 10 games for Los Angeles. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games for Minnesota. The Lakers are 17-21 in Western Conference games. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 111-102 in their last meeting on Oct. James currently ranks seventh in the NBA scoring 29.5 points per game. The two teams play for the second time this season. Los Angeles is third in the Western Conference with 55.5 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 15.9. A subscription to our digital content is so much more than just access to our valuable content. After those three total views, we ask that you support us with a subscription. If you register for an account, you will get two additional story views. Los Angeles Lakers (30-33, 11th in the Western Conference)

Both Oklahoma City and the Lakers will be without their stars as the Thunder continue to search for a win after the All Star Break.

The Thunder's offense continued to press forward, attacking the paint and generating good looks throughout the 48 minutes, but the Los Angeles Lake...

Waters, who recently signed a full-time contract with the Thunder after being on a two-way deal, finished the half with six points on a pair of 3-pointers to go along with a block and a steal. The Thunder coaching staff has been encouraging Williams to play more and more aggressively and that determination was on display against the Lakers as the rookie finished the game with 24 points, four rebounds, seven boards and two steals. Thanks to 29 assists on 44 made baskets the Thunder kept the scoreboard moving, but the Lakers knocked down 16 3s and limited its turnovers to just 13, chipping away at the lead and eventually taking a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter. Even as the Lakers attempted to throw a zone the Thunder’s way to diffuse the shooting, the Thunder utilized its rapid ball movement to continue to find clean looks. Despite racking up 60 points in the paint, 26 more than the Lakers, as well as 25 fast-break points compared to just seven for Los Angeles, the Thunder dropped this one on Wednesday 123-117. The Lakers marched to the free throw line all night long, with 39 total attempts including 18 in the fourth quarter alone.