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LeBron James Out with Ankle Injury: Lakers Dominate Blazers But Face Clippers Without Star Player

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LeBron James misses Lakers-Clippers showdown with an ankle injury. Find out how Lakers dominated the Blazers but face a tough challenge without their star player.

The Los Angeles Lakers showcased their dominance in a remarkable victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with D'Angelo Russell scoring an impressive 34 points and LeBron James adding 28. However, their momentum hit a snag as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Clippers, with James ruled out due to an ankle injury. The Lakers' performance without James will be crucial in determining their resilience against a formidable opponent.

Meanwhile, the Lakers have been facing trade rumors and speculation, particularly surrounding D'Angelo Russell's value and potential moves to strengthen the team. The trade talks add an intriguing layer of uncertainty to the Lakers' future lineup, creating anticipation among fans and analysts alike. Additionally, the injuries affecting key players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis further challenge the Lakers' depth and rotation strategies.

As the Lakers navigate through the roster uncertainties, the spotlight remains on LeBron James' status and the impact of his absence on crucial matchups like the anticipated faceoff against the Clippers. The team's ability to adapt and excel in James's absence will be a true test of their depth and resilience as they strive to maintain their competitive edge in the NBA.

In summary, the Lakers' recent triumph over the Blazers has set the stage for an exciting showdown against the Clippers, albeit with the absence of LeBron James. Fans eagerly await the outcome of this challenging matchup and the Lakers' response to adversity as they aim to secure their position in the league standings.

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Russell and James dominate 4th quarter in Lakers' 134-110 rout of ... (CBS News)

D'Angelo Russell scored 34 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Portland Trail Blazers 134-110 on Sunday night to get back ...

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D'Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 ... (Yahoo Sports)

D'Angelo Russell scores 34 points and LeBron James finishes with 28 points as the Lakers cruise to a 134-110 victory over struggling Portland.

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Portland Trail Blazers Can't Quiet Find Rhythm Against Los Angeles ... (Blazer's Edge)

Portland's weaknesses were on full display against a veteran Lakers team.

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Lakers bounce back by blasting Blazers (Reuters)

D'Angelo Russell scored 34 points to go along with eight assists and LeBron James added 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers got back on track with a 134-110 ...

Clippers put home win streak on the line against the Lakers (The Associated Press)

The Los Angeles Clippers enter a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers after winning seven games in a row at home.

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Russell, James dominate as Lakers rout Blazers (The Columbian)

D'Angelo Russell scored 34 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Portland Trail Blazers 134-110 on Sunday night to get back to ...

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LeBron James' Dunk is Going Viral In Trail Blazers-Lakers Game (Sports Illustrated)

During the first half, LeBron James had a highlight that got a lot of attention on social media. D'Angelo Russell made a perfect bounce pass, and James finished ...

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: How to watch NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

Despite the loss, the Lakers got a solid performance out of Anthony Davis, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 12 rebounds. Davis has been hot recently ...

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Lakers bounce back by blasting Blazers (Reuters)

D'Angelo Russell scored 34 points to go along with eight assists and LeBron James added 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers got back on track with a 134-110 ...

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: How to watch NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

Only three more quarters stand between the Lakers and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 36-31 ...

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LeBron James Suffers Multiple Cuts To His Arm In Trail Blazers ... (Sports Illustrated)

19-time NBA All-Star LeBron James had another good game, putting up 28 points, five rebounds and five assists while shooting 8/16 from the field and 3/8 from ...

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Lakers Highlights: LA Bounces Back in Blowout Win Over Blazers (Sports Illustrated)

There was no doubt the Lakers were going to win this game.

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Top Clippers vs. Lakers Players to Watch - January 23 (WYMT News)

Los Angeles Clippers ...

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The Sports Report: D'Angelo Russell leads the way for the Lakers (Los Angeles Times)

Howdy, I'm your host, Houston Mitchell. Let's get right to the news. Newsletter. Go beyond the scoreboard. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily ...

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Top Lakers Players to Watch vs. the Clippers - January 23 (Hawaii News Now)

What to expect from the ...

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D'Angelo Russell stays hot with 34 points as Lakers roll past Portland (Spectrum News 1)

LeBron James scored 28 points, while Anthony Davis added 14 points and 14 rebounds.

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Lakers Notes: Russell, Reddish, Hachimura, Prince (hoopsrumors.com)

The contract Russell signed last summer has led to the trade speculation because it's a valuable tool for salary matching purposes. Russell is making $17.3MM ...

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Do Surprising Postgame Reactions Of 2 Lakers Starters Mean A ... (Sports Illustrated)

It was revealed that the guard had unfollowed the Lakers on social media. Now this isn't a major cause for concern, but with all of the trade rumors available ...

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NBA Trade Talk: Thunder Equip Lakers with Draft Capital in ... (Sports Illustrated)

Jaxson Hayes could help the Thunder add frontcourt depth, while the Lakers could receive draft capital for secondary moves.

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D'Angelo Russell stays hot with 34 points as Lakers roll past Portland (Spectrum News 1)

LeBron James scored 28 points, while Anthony Davis added 14 points and 14 rebounds.

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Lakers' 2027 1st-Rounder Could be Jazz's All-Star Ace in the Hole (Sports Illustrated)

The first round pick the Utah Jazz acquired in the Los Angeles trade could be a diamond in the rough.

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LeBron James (ankle) ruled out for Lakers-Clippers showdown - ESPN (ESPN)

LeBron James has been ruled out of Tuesday's city rivalry matchup because of left ankle pain. It will be James' fifth missed game this season.

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LeBron James' Injury Status for Clippers vs. Lakers Revealed (Sports Illustrated)

The Los Angeles Lakers have released their injury report for Tuesday night's game vs. the LA Clippers, and LeBron James has been ruled out.

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Lakers' LeBron James to miss game against Clippers because of ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Lakers listed star forward LeBron James as out for the game Tuesday night against the Clippers on its latest injury report because of a sore ankle.

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Lakers' LeBron James Out vs. Kawhi Leonard, Clippers with Ankle ... (Bleacher Report)

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Tuesday's game against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers because of an ankle injury, per Shamsโ€ฆ

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Out Against Clippers (LakersNation.com)

Additionally, Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel bursitis) and Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) are listed as probable while Taurean Prince are Cam ...

Lakers' LeBron James: Out for Tuesday (CBSSports.com)

James won't play Tuesday against the Clippers due to an ankle injury, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. James has been listed on the team's injury ...

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Lakers Injury Report: Why Is LeBron James Not Playing vs Clippers? (EssentiallySports)

Laker Nation receives a concerning update as LeBron James gets ruled out of tomorrow's game against the Clippers.

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Lakers vs. Clippers Preview, Start Time and TV Schedule (Silver Screen and Roll)

The only chance the Lakers have to beat the Clippers is if everyone in the rotation contributes in the scoring department.

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