LeBron James is listed as "questionable" for the LA Lakers' regular season game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday as he continues to manage a left foot injury. The four-time NBA champion recently missed two consecutive games before returning to action in the Lakers’ 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
In his return, LeBron played 34 minutes, contributing 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks. He shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, helping the Lakers improve their season record to 14-12.
After the game, LeBron provided an update on his injury, admitting that he is not yet completely pain-free. However, the Lakers superstar appreciated the brief break in the schedule, which allowed him to focus on his conditioning and recovery amidst the demanding season.
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"It’s not behind me,” James said when asked about his foot injurey. "It’s an every day thing. … But I was able to do some great things (on my break)."
“I feel pretty good. It’s very rare throughout a season when you can take advantage of a schedule and I was able to do that over the past week," he added.
Talking about LeBron James' numbers this season, the 20-time All-Star is averaging 22.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 9.1 assists on 49.2% shooting, including 36.5% from 3-point range.
Where to watch LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings?
The LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings game is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The game will tip off 10 p.m. EST (7 p.m. PT).
The Lakers vs. Kings game will be broadcast live on NBCS - California (local) and Spectrum SportsNet (local). The pre game coverage will begin one hour before tip off. The live streaming of the game will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).
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