Lakers Without LeBron vs. Thunder Too Short

The Pacific Division champion Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James for their game against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night. The 41-year-old is sitting out to rest his left foot, which has been bothering him with arthritis and discomfort throughout the regular season.

James joins Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are both sidelined for at least the remainder of the season with significant injuries. The trio averages 77.6 points per game, accounting for 66.5% of the Lakers' typical scoring output. This marks the 22nd game James has missed in his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, and the Lakers' injury issues have severely impacted their championship aspirations in Doncic's first full season with the team.