Anthony Davis, LeBron James probable, Gabe Vincent out vs. Hawks

The Lakers look set to have both of their stars against the Hawks on the second night of a back-to-back with both LeBron James and Anthony Davis listed as probable for Friday’s showdown.

After missing Thursday’s game against the Blazers, Anthony Davis looks set to rejoin the lineup on Friday. The Lakers’ injury report ahead of their showdown with the Hawks on the second night of a back-to-back lists AD as probable with his left ankle sprain.

LeBron James, who played on Thursday and was not on the injury report, is listed as probable with left foot injury management.

Notably, Gabe Vincent is listed as out with a left oblique strain. Previously, Gabe had not been ruled out on the injury report.

Prior to Thursday’s game, head coach JJ Redick said Gabe was still considered day-to-day but was “still dealing with some pain” from their injury sustained against the Kings.

Gabe’s absence is a bit more easily absorbed with the arrival of Shake Milton, even he has been inconsistent in his minutes.

As for AD, seeing where the Lakers go with their big men depth will be interesting. While they’ve used more small ball lineups, when AD sat on Thursday, the Lakers used a healthy amount of Jaxson Hayes and Christian Koloko.

It’s maybe a bit surprising to see LeBron listed as probable, too. Against the Blazers, LeBron exerted a whole lot of energy to help the Lakers secure the win. It certainly wouldn’t have been a surprise to see him rest and AD play on Friday.

That being said, LeBron did play on both sides of the team’s last back-to-back in Utah and in Minnesota. This is an important stretch of the season for the Lakers, specifically with this being the final contest of their four-game homestand and perhaps that also played into LeBron’s availability for this one.

Either way, the Lakers are going to need both AD and LeBron and more in this game given how their last game against the Hawks played out.

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