D’Angelo Russell injury update – $25 million LA Lakers star ruled out of critical game in opposition to the Jazz

LA Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been ruled out of their game in opposition to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday evening. The cause behind this is because of left foot soreness.

Russell was injured of their earlier game in opposition to the Houston Rockets final Sunday. He solely performed quarter-hour of that game earlier than being sidelined by his injury.

The timing could not be worse. According to a number of sources, the LA Lakers are 5-0 with Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and D’Angelo Russell as a trio. Given how the Lakers solely have 4 video games remaining, the crew is in determined want of their undefeated trio to have the ability to probably safe the sixth seed within the Western Conference. Hopefully, LA can get the job achieved with out Russell.

Can the LA Lakers safe the sixth seed?

With solely 4 video games remaining of their season, the LA Lakers (40-38) are working out of time to clinch a playoff spot this yr. However, not all hope is misplaced for the crew but. The Lakers are at the moment ranked seventh within the West. The crew is simply 0.5 video games behind the LA Clippers (41-38) and Golden State Warriors (41-38).

If the Clippers and Warriors someway lose each their video games, the Lakers will mechanically climb up the ladder. The Purple and Gold even have the chance to safe their playoff spot by merely beating the Utah Jazz of their upcoming matchup on Tuesday. But that is simpler stated than achieved.

The LA Lakers have ruled out their star level guard D’Angelo Russell because of a left sore foot. LA has been undefeated with Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Russell as a trio. However, that does not imply AD and LBJ cannot get the job achieved. Both superstars are coming off an impeccable outing from final Sunday’s game in opposition to the Houston Rockets.

Anthony Davis got here up large, placing up 40 factors, 9 rebounds and two blocks. Assisting him in securing the win on Sunday was none aside from the “King” himself. LeBron James had an unbelievable night as nicely. He delivered a triple-double with 18 factors, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Hopefully, the dynamic duo can decide up from the place they left off.