The Lakers have had the services of both Anthony Davis and LeBron James together for just 21 games this season.
It's seemed like when one goes down the other plays, then when one comes back the other gets hurt. Davis has played in 37 games for the Lakers while James has managed 55 appearances this season.
True to form, LeBron has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Jazz just as Davis has been ramping up his workouts in anticipation of a return before the end of the season – whether that is at the conclusion of the regular season or later if the Lakers manage to progress.
Davis has not played since Feb. 16 due to a mid-foot sprain but has been practicing with the team.
Will AD be able to suit up against the Jazz and keep the Lakers in the playoff picture?
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Is LeBron James playing tonight vs. Jazz?
According to Marc Stein, Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Jazz.
The Lakers have ruled LeBron James (left ankle) out Thursday at Utah while Anthony Davis (right foot) is listed as doubtful.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 30, 2022
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Additionally, Chris Haynes is reporting that Davis is targeting a return on Friday in a crucial match-up with the Pelicans.
My @NBAonTNT Report: Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis targeting a return Friday, star LeBron James anticipated to miss Thursday in SLC and Kendrick Nunn expected to be shelved for remainder of season. pic.twitter.com/UuZSXPlWT9
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 30, 2022
What channel is Lakers vs. Jazz on?
- TV channel (USA): TNT
- TV channel (Los Angeles): Spectrum SportsNet
- TV channel (Canada): SN One
- Stream (USA): TNTdrama.com | Sling TV
In the United States, Lakers vs. Jazz will air nationally on TNT and can be streamed on TNTdrama.com, the Watch TNT app or Sling TV.
Viewers in the Lakers' region can watch a local broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet. In Canada, Lakers vs. Jazz will air nationally on SN One.
Lakers vs. Jazz start time
- Date: Thursday, March 31
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Lakers vs. Jazz is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 31. The game will be played at Utah's Vivint Arena and will tip off shortly after the scheduled time.
Lakers schedule 2021-22
After playing in Utah on Thursday night, the Lakers will have six games remaining in the 2021-22 regular season. LA cannot qualify for a top-six playoff spot but can qualify for the NBA's Play-In Tournament, which will be held from April 12-15.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV (US) | National TV (Canada) |
| March 31 | at Jazz | 10 p.m. | TNT | SN One |
| April 1 | vs. Pelicans | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV | SN One |
| April 3 | vs. Nuggets | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | — |
| April 5 | at Suns | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV | SN 360 |
| April 7 | at Warriors | 10 p.m. | TNT | SN 360 |
| April 8 | vs. Thunder | 10:30 p.m. | — | SN One |
| April 10 | at Nuggets | TBD | — | NBA TV Canada |
