Injuries have been one of the biggest obstacles the Los Angeles Lakers have faced, particularly since Christmas, when LeBron James and Rajon Rondo last played. Neither of the veterans has returned but continue to make progress in their respective recoveries.
Prior to James and Rondo sustaining an injury in the blowout win over the Golden State Warriors, Brandon Ingram (sprained left ankle) and JaVale McGee (pneumonia) missed time. Additionally, Rondo required surgery to repair a fracture in his right hand, and Christmas was only his fourth game back.
The Lakers have predictably struggled without their two leaders, and the 12-game stretch also included losing Kyle Kuzma for 2.