Lakers vs. Warriors Injury Report Today
Tonight's highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors is in jeopardy due to a number of injuries to key players. LeBron James is questionable with a sprained ankle, Anthony Davis is out with a calf strain, and DeMarcus Cousins is doubtful with a quad injury. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is out with a broken hand, and Klay Thompson is out with a torn ACL.
Lakers Injuries
LeBron James suffered a sprained ankle in the Lakers' last game against the Houston Rockets. The severity of the injury is unknown, but he is considered questionable for tonight's game. If James is unable to play, it would be a major blow to the Lakers, as he is their leading scorer and rebounder.
Anthony Davis is out with a calf strain. Davis has been dealing with this injury for several weeks, and it is unclear when he will be able to return. His absence would be a significant loss for the Lakers, as he is their second-leading scorer and rebounder.
DeMarcus Cousins is doubtful with a quad injury. Cousins has been dealing with this injury since the preseason, and it is unclear when he will be able to return. His absence would be a less significant loss for the Lakers, as he has not been a major contributor this season.
Warriors Injuries
Stephen Curry is out with a broken hand. Curry suffered the injury in the Warriors' last game against the Phoenix Suns. He is expected to miss several weeks, and his absence will be a major blow to the Warriors, as he is their leading scorer and assist man.
Klay Thompson is out with a torn ACL. Thompson suffered the injury in the Warriors' last game of the 2019 NBA Finals. He is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season.
Outlook
The Lakers and Warriors are two of the most storied franchises in NBA history, and their rivalry is one of the most intense in the league. Tonight's game was supposed to be a highly anticipated matchup, but the injuries to key players have cast a pall over the event. It remains to be seen whether James and Curry will be able to play, but even if they do, they will likely be limited. The absence of these two superstars will make for a less competitive game, but it will still be a must-watch for fans of both teams.