The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to gain momentum when injuries start to pile up once more.
Christian Wood (left knee effusion) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendon others Day, February 22.pathy)
are both listed as doubtful for the Lakers’ road game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, February 22.
James had previously expressed uncertainty about his status during Indianapolis’ All-Star Week. It was
unlucky for him to miss practice on Wednesday, February 21.
The , February 18, James still intends to play for the Lakers in San Francisco, despite
missing the team’s final game prior to the All-Star game and playing just a few minutes for the West on Sunday.
James told reporters on Sunday, February 18, “I’m seeking some more treatment [Monday, February 19] going into this week, because we have quite a
few days this week as well.” “We don’t start playing until the week is over. Watch the outcome of that. However, given where I am at and where our team
is at, my health is the most important thing to me. The direction we’re going in is positive. Naturally, the focus has been
on health for our Laker team the entire season. attempting to act in my own best interests while improving the team.
Wood’s injury is more worrisome than James’, who is not anticipated to miss any significant time.
According to ESPN’s Dave , the team announced he will miss about two weeks due to swelling in his left knee.
Outlook for Christian Wood’s Injuries
Regarding Wood’s injury, two of the most well-known sports injury analysts on NBA space on X, formerly Twitter, offered their opinions.
” inside the joint; it is not a diagnosis. Particularly, a “effusion” is a fluid-filled joint. Very likely that swelling indicates an injury or
is the result of a meniscal or cartilage tear,” Dr. Brian , an expert on NBA injuries on YouTube, wrote on X.
However, the owner of Evolving Motion Physical Therapy, Dr. Evan Jeffries, expressed concern that the swelling in the joint could be related to Wood’s meniscus.
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