Trail Blazers to Face LeBron-less Lakers
Lakers' All-Time Leading Scorer to Sit Out Road Bout
Portland Gets Break in Must-Win Matchup
The Portland Trail Blazers will catch a major break in their upcoming road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the Lakers have announced that LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, will sit out due to injury. James has been battling a lingering calf issue that has kept him sidelined for several games.
The Blazers are currently in a playoff race and can ill afford to drop another game. They currently sit at 25-28, just outside the Western Conference playoff picture. The Lakers, on the other hand, are out of contention and have nothing to play for except pride.
James' absence will be a major blow to the Lakers, who have struggled to win without him in the lineup. They have lost eight of their last 10 games with him out, including a 123-90 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
The Blazers will be looking to take advantage of James' absence and get a much-needed win. They have won their last two games and will be looking to make it three in a row against the depleted Lakers.
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