LeBron James appeared to suffer an ankle injury late in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, James stepped on the foot of Anthony Davis while pursuing a defensive rebound. He immediately fell to the ground and grabbed his left ankle while in visible pain.
Despite the injury, James remained in the game. He led the Lakers with 22 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, but it wasn't quite enough to overcome another triple-double from Nikola Jokic and some fourth-quarter heroics from Jamal Murray.
The series now shifts to Los Angeles with the Nuggets holding a 2-0 lead. Will James be available for Game 3?
Here's the latest on the 19-time All-Star's status.
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Is LeBron James playing vs. Nuggets tonight?
James doesn't have any intention of missing Game 3.
When asked about his ankle injury after Game 2, James told the media that he would be "fine" and that a "little ankle isn't going to stop me."
The Lakers have listed James on the injury report as probable throughout the playoffs with a different injury (right foot soreness). Even so, he's yet to miss a game.
Through 14 games, James is averaging 23.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
What time is Lakers vs. Nuggets today?
- Date: Saturday, May 20
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 20. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on?
- Date: Saturday, May 20
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 3 between the Lakers and Nuggets will be broadcast on ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets odds
The Lakers are 5.5-point favorites over the Nuggets in Game 3.
| Lakers | Nuggets | |
| Spread | -5.5 | +5.5 |
| Moneyline | -225 | +185 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 Western Conference Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| May 16 | Nuggets 132, Lakers 126 | FINAL | Den. 1-0 |
| May 18 | Nuggets 108, Lakers 103 | FINAL | Den. 2-0 |
| May 20 | Game 3 at Lakers | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 22 | Game 4 at Lakers | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 24 | Game 5 at Nuggets* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 26 | Game 6 at Lakers* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 28 | Game 7 at Nuggets* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
*If necessary
