Why chaos should be expected on last day of the NBA regular season
The final day of the NBA’s regular season should be wild with plenty of playoff implications contingent on Sunday's game results.APRIL 14
Christian Wood - Won't play SundayWood (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ImpactWood underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in March, and he's not ready to return yet. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the Play-In Tournament or the playoffs, in case the Lakers go that far.
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Jarred Vanderbilt - Out again SundayVanderbilt (foot) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ImpactVanderbilt has been sidelined since early February due to a mid-foot sprain, but recent reports have suggested that he's getting closer to a return. There will likely be an update on his progress after the weekend.
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LeBron James - Probable to play SundayJames is probable to face the Pelicans on Sunday due to a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ImpactJames has been a regular name in the Lakers' injury report this season due to the same ankle injury that landed him here before the season finale, but if past games have taught anything, then James should handle his regular workload in a game that's big for both teams. James is averaging 28.4 points, 9.2 assists, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game since the beginning of April.
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Anthony Davis - Likely to play SundayDavis (eye) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe Lakers are expected to be close to full strength for the season finale, as LeBron James (ankle) is also expected to suit up. Davis recently dropped 36 points (11-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes during Friday's 123-120 win over the Grizzlies.
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Vince Williams Jr. - Out SundayWilliams (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
ImpactWilliams missed each of Memphis' final 18 games, but his absence is not a surprise, as the Grizzlies decided to essentially shut down their roster a few weeks ago. Williams ends his second year in The Association with averages of 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 27.6 minutes per game in 52 appearances (33 starts).
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Lamar Stevens - Won't suit up SundayStevens (groin) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
ImpactStevens will sit out for a second straight game to end his regular season. He saw ample playing time for the Grizzlies down the stretch due to several injuries on the roster, and he made the most of his opportunities. In 19 appearances, Stevens averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers.
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