Lakers vs. Pelicans Injury Report Today

Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram Return for Pelicans, LeBron James Remains Out for Lakers

Key Players Available and Unavailable for Tonight's Game

The New Orleans Pelicans will welcome back two key players to their lineup when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Anthony Davis, who has missed the last two games with a right foot injury, and Brandon Ingram, who has been out since Nov. 25 with a sprained toe, are both expected to play.

The Lakers, however, will be without LeBron James, who is still recovering from a left ankle injury. James has missed the last three games and is expected to miss at least one more.

In addition to James, the Lakers will also be without Dennis Schroder (right ankle sprain), Thomas Bryant (right foot stress reaction), and Lonnie Walker IV (left ankle sprain).

The Pelicans, meanwhile, will be without Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), E.J. Liddell (right knee ACL injury), and Kira Lewis Jr. (right ACL injury).

The Lakers are 1-2 without James this season, while the Pelicans are 2-1 without Williamson.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.