The Los Angeles Lakers played a third consecutive game without JaVale McGee, who in addition to suffering from flu-like symptoms, is also on antibiotics to treat a respiratory infection. The second issue further explains why McGee has yet to return.
He played through illness last weekend against the Charlotte Hornets, turning in a stellar performance by scoring 19 points on 9-for-10 shooting to go along with 9 rebounds. McGee expressed confidence he’d play the following day in the second of a back-to-back.
However, he was ruled out shortly before the Lakers took the court to face the Washington Wizards.