LOS ANGELES — LeBron James began the day listed as doubtful to play against the Knicks Saturday night after missing the last five games with swelling in his left knee. And shortly before the game he was upgraded to questionable. But there was little doubt if he could drag himself onto the court he would be ready for the Knicks.
"Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word," Lakers coach Frank Vogel said before the game. "He’s been working day and night just to get back in the lineup in general. Obviously, this is a big game against the Knicks on ABC and he wants to be in there.