Lakers Reveal Final Status for LeBron James and Anthony Davis vs. Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers announced shortly before game time on Wednesday night that LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing vs. the LA Clippers. The Clippers and Lakers enter this matchup tied in the Western Conference standings, making this a massive game for seeding purposes. James and Davis have been restricted on back-to-backs for most of this season, but will play in this crucial contest.

The winner of this game will place themselves in great position to finish top-six in the Western Conference. The loser of this game will be in real danger of finishing in the play-in tournament, which is an outcome both teams want to avoid. With so much on the line, the Lakers will have their two best players available, despite going to overtime against the Utah Jazz last night.

For the Clippers, they remain without Paul George, as the star forward is likely sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. The team is hopeful they can make a deep enough run to have George return in the playoffs, but a return for him this season still remains very uncertain.

Many have highlighted the importance of this Lakers vs. Clippers game, with some believing it is the most important head to head matchup the two franchises have ever played. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis playing on the last half of a back-to-back, it is clear that this is a massive game.