Lakers forward Anthony Davis will return to the lineup on Friday night against the Pelicans, while LeBron James will be a game-time decision, per coach Frank Vogel.
Davis’s return to the starting lineup couldn’t come at a better time for Los Angeles. Davis has missed the last 18 games with a mid-foot sprain, and has been absent for 39 games this season. His inability to stay healthy is one of the many reasons why the Lakers are in a fight for their playoff lives.
James has been battling a sprained ankle that he suffered in last Sunday night’s loss to the Pelicans.