After winning the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament, the Lakers hit the road for a three-game trip in Texas to face a few generational phenoms.
To open the trip, LeBron James dueled with Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, with Dallas coming out on top. One night later, James missed his first-ever opportunity to go against Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, as the 38-year-old sat out due to a bothersome calf ailment on the second night of a back-to-back.
With a day in between games, the Lakers will face Wembanyama’s Spurs once more in San Antonio before heading back to Los Angeles. Will James suit up this time?
Here is what we know about the all-time scoring leader’s status for Friday’s game.
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Is LeBron James playing vs. Spurs tonight?
James is available for Friday’s game vs. the Spurs.
James has been listed on the Lakers’ injury report for the past month with a left calf contusion. He first sustained the injury on Nov. 10 when he received an unintentional knee to the shin from Kevin Durant.
After missing 27 games during the 2022-23 season, James has missed just two of the Lakers’ first 25 games this season. His other absence came on Nov. 12 when he sat out vs. Portland due to the same bothersome calf.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Spurs on?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 15
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Spurs will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Lakers vs. Spurs tonight?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 15
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Spurs will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 15. The game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
