The Lakers (24-27) return home for the first time since mid-January as they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (21-30). Both teams are 1-4 in their last five games, respectively, and are looking to turn the tide. Catch the action at 7:30 p.m. Pacific on Spectrum SportsNet.
Here are three things to know before tonight’s contest:
NO BRON, NO DAME
Two of the biggest stars of tonight’s matchup will not be on the floor. LeBron James will miss his fourth straight game as he continues to deal with swelling in his left knee.
Frank Vogel explained to the media on Tuesday that LeBron was not at yesterday’s practice and received treatment outside of the facility in an effort to, “try to get the swelling down.