The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM PDT. However, the Lakers will be significantly shorthanded, with five players ruled out and two listed as questionable for the game.
Players Ruled Out:Â
LeBron James (Groin Strain): The 40-year-old star suffered a groin strain during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. In that game, James logged 35 minutes, contributing 22 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists before exiting with 6:44 remaining. He is expected to be sidelined for one to two weeks.
- Anthony Davis (Plantar Fasciitis): The Lakers’ injury report indicates that Davis is dealing with plantar fasciitis, which will keep him out of the matchup against the Nets.
- Jalen Hood-Schifino (Lumbar Disc Surgery): The rookie guard is recovering from lumbar disc surgery and remains unavailable for the foreseeable future.
- Jarred Vanderbilt (Right Midfoot Sprain): Vanderbilt has been sidelined due to a right midfoot sprain and will not participate in the upcoming game.
- Christian Wood (Left Knee Surgery): Wood is out following surgery on his left knee, adding to the Lakers’ injury woes.
Players Listed as Questionable:
- Gabe Vincent (Left Knee Surgery): Vincent is nearing a return after undergoing left knee surgery and is listed as questionable for the game against the Nets.
- Cameron Johnson (Left Big Toe Sprain): Johnson is dealing with a left big toe sprain and is listed as questionable for the upcoming game.
The Lakers’ depth will be tested in this matchup, especially with the absence of their leading figures, James and Davis. The team will rely heavily on recent acquisition Luka Doncic, who has been averaging 24.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.6 assists in 11 games since joining the Lakers. The upcoming stretch is crucial for the Lakers, as they are in a tight race with the Denver Nuggets for the second spot in the Western Conference standings.
The Brooklyn Nets, currently holding the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference, will look to capitalize on the Lakers’ depleted roster to improve their standing. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 4:30 PM PDT at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
