Apr 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket and scores past Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones (15) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers started their 10-game stretch run before the playoffs with rumors that LeBron James was questionable to return from his ankle injury. It was confirmed that he would play about three hours before game time Friday. The Lakers welcomed him back with a bad loss to the Sacramento Kings.
The Los Angeles Lakers came into this matchup with the Sacramento Kings losing three of their last four games.