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LeBron James and the LA Lakers are looking to get back on track Friday night. The team is set to take on the Charlotte Hornets as the Lakers return home from a two-game road trip.
Los Angeles (13-18), which has won just two of its last five games, is reaching an important stretch of upcoming games. The main reason for this is the recent injury to superstar big man Anthony Davis.
It was announced on Sunday that Davis is expected to miss at least a month with a right foot injury. That means that the Lakers will have to buckle down and dig deep to prevent a further slide in the standings.
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LeBron James has been sensational with his play as of late. In Wednesday night's 134-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings, he finished with 31 points and 11 assists.
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LA Lakers superstar LeBron James is probable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets
LA Lakers superstar LeBron James is listed at probable for Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets, who have lost nine of their last 10 games. The team is listing LeBron as dealing with left ankle soreness.
James sat out Monday night's 130-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns. It was the second game of a back-to-back, after James played extended minutes on Sunday against the Washington Wizards, scoring 33 points in a 119-117 win.
With James expecting to give it a go against the Hornets (8-24), it will be a big opportunity for the Lakers, who have lost their last two outings.
James continues to impress with his play. In his last six games, James is averaging 30.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He's shooting 54.0% during that span.
After Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets, the LA Lakers will hit the road for five games. They will first face the Dallas Mavericks (16-16) on Sunday on Christmas in a Western Conference showdown. They'll then face four Eastern Conference foes: the Orlando Magic (12-21), Miami Heat (16-16), Atlanta Hawks (16-16) and Hornets (closing the road swing on Jan. 2).
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The Lakers are 5-11 on the road this season.
Los Angeles is 13th in the West. The San Antonio Spurs (10-21) are 14th, and the Houston Rockets (9-22) are last in the conference.
James will celebrate his 38th birthday on the road swing. His birthday is Dec. 30.
