The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off two big wins over the Warriors and Grizzlies, but their job's not done yet. On Sunday, LA will play its final regular season away game in New Orleans against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.
The Western Conference playoff seeding is coming down to the wire. The No. 1 seed will be decided on Sunday, with the Thunder, Timberwolves, and Nuggets in contention for the top spot. LA could face one of those teams in the first round of the playoffs, but first, the team will have to make it past the Play-In Tournament.
The Lakers will continue to rely on their two stars. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on Sunday's injury report, but both are expected to play in the biggest game of the regular season.
LeBron James' status for today's game vs. Pelicans
LeBron James (left ankle) is listed as probable. His ankle has been an issue for him.
UPDATE: LeBron James is available.
Anthony Davis' status for today's game vs. Pelicans
Anthony Davis (eye) is listed as probable.
Zion Williamson's status for today's game vs. Lakers
Zion Williamson isn't on the injury report.
Brandon Ingram's status for today's game vs. Lakers
Brandon Ingram (knee) is listed as questionable. He last played on March 21.
UPDATE: Brandon Ingram is available, but will be on a minutes restriction.
Lakers injury report
LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (eye) are probable. Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) are out.
UPDATE: LeBron James is available.
Pelicans injury report
Brandon Ingram (knee) and Naji Marshall (shoulder) are questionable.
UPDATE: Brandon Ingram and Naji Marshall are available.
Projected starting lineups tonight
Los Angeles: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis
New Orleans: CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Lakers' postseason outlook
Los Angeles is the No. 8 team in the West with a 46-35 record, one game ahead of the 45-36 Kings. Phoenix is the No. 7 team in the conference with a 48-33 record, two games ahead of the Lakers. LA needs to win against New Orleans to lock in the No. 8 seed, which means the team would have to win one Play-In Tournament game to advance to the playoffs rather than two.