Despite an illness, LeBron James will play on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers host the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
James will keep his games missed count at just one for the season as he will play in the final game of a stretch where the Lakers were at home over the last 10 days. The Lakers have won five straight games heading into tonight’s game with the Knicks. Although New York has one of the worst records in the NBA at 10-26, they have been playing better under head coach Mike Miller, going 6-8 over their 14 games with Miller.
After tonight’s game against the Knicks, the Lakers are heading out on a quick two-game road trip against two teams currently in the playoff picture in Dallas and Oklahoma City. Following Tuesday’s game against New York, the Lakers play seven of their next nine games on the road.
The Lakers and Knicks are set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. on NBA TV.
