The Lakers ruled out Anthony Davis about an hour and 45 minutes before Tuesday night's game against the Warriors, while LeBron James was a game-time decision.
Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.on Tuesday night because of a headache and nausea, the team announced about an hour and 45 minutes before tipoff."Just a super big game, obviously," Lakers coach Darvin Ham said during his pregame remarks Tuesday.
James missed Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves because of flu-like symptoms and is listed as questionable for the Warriors game by the team. James arrived at the arena intending to play on Sunday but went home before tipoff because of an illness. "Just a lot of rest and fluids," Ham said when asked how James has spent the time since the loss to the Wolves."A lot of rest and fluids."
L.A. is No. 9 in the Western Conference, 1 1/2 games ahead of the No. 10 Warriors. Golden State leads the season series 2-1.
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