Match preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on 20th March 2022(USA), as the regular season approaches its end and the teams prepare themselves for the bigger task ahead which is the playoffs.
Lakers have had a terrible season so far as they are struggling to even make the playoffs while they were the favorites to win the title at the start of the season.
The Cavs on the other hand are one of the stories of this season as they have transformed themselves as a strong playoff team from a lottery team this season.
Current record of both the teams:
- The Los Angeles Lakers are currently having a record of 30-41 and are the 10th seed in the West
- The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently having a record of 41-30 and are the 6th seed in the East
Injury Report
Lakers:
- Anthony Davis – Ankle
- Kendrick Nunn – Knee
Cavs:
- Colin Sexton – Knee
- Jarrett Allen – Finger
- Dean Wade – Knee
- Rajon Rondo – Ankle
Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
The King is returning to his home and you can expect him to carry his team just like he has done throughout the season so far.
- Darius Garland – Cavs
Darius is the most important player on this Cavs team because the whole attack of this team runs through him and he will be expected to have a good game against the struggling Lakers.
Match Prediction & Telecast details:
This game could go either way but the Lakers might cause an upset here as LeBron James won’t like to lose on his return to his hometown.
Prediction:
- Los Angeles Lakers to win the game.
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