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LeBron James injury report (April 4, 2025): Will the Los Angeles Lakers star play tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans?

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Star guard LeBron James has been cleared to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, giving them a significant boost ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The NBA Legend is anticipated to start in what could be a pivotal game for playoff placement, and he participated fully in practice.

In this article, we will take a look at the full injury reports of the Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans - including LeBron’s availability for tonight’s game.

Is LeBron James playing tonight? Los Angeles Lakers injury report for tonight’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans (April 4, 2025)
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The matchup versus the Pelicans tonight will include LeBron James. The Lakers, who are trying to recover from a difficult 123-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, are relieved that James is available. Although LeBron James was a key player in that game, the club will now gain from James's ability to score and create plays.


New Orleans Pelicans injury report for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers (April 4, 2025)

Meanwhile, Zion Williamson (back) and CJ McCollum (foot), two important absences who are also out for the season, are among the seven players on the Pelicans' report. Against a strengthened Lakers team, their weakened roster might have a difficult time winning.

When and where to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans (April 4, 2025)

The Lakers are 13.5 points ahead going into the game, which is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. Fans can watch the game live on Fubo (with certain regional restrictions) or on SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and WVUE.

While the Pelicans face yet another difficult test in their injury-plagued season, the Lakers hope to strengthen their playoff drive with James ready to play.

Also read: Will Luka Doncic play tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (April 4, 2025)

Let us know in the comments down below which team you are rooting for tonight - LeBron James and Lakers or the New Orleans Pelicans? Also, do not forget to follow TOI NBA to get the latest updates on everythin happening in the world of basketball.
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