LeBron James injury report (April 13, 2025): Will the Los Angeles Lakers star play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers?

Los Angeles Lakers will face Portland Trail Blazers. The match is on Sunday, April 13. Lakers have already secured a playoff spot. Key players like LeBron James will rest. James experienced groin discomfort in the previous game. Several other players are also out due to injuries. Lakers have won all three previous games against the Trail Blazers this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Portland Trail Blazers in their final regular-season game on Sunday, April 13. With playoff seeding already locked in, the Lakers are opting to rest key players, including LeBron James.

The Lakers sealed their playoff berth with a dominant 140-109 win over the Houston Rockets, securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have been eliminated from postseason contention. Since the outcome of this game won’t affect either team’s standing, the Lakers are prioritizing player health and resting several starters.

During the Rockets game, LeBron James left early in the third quarter after experiencing groin discomfort. Though head coach JJ Redick confirmed LeBron James is “doing fine,” the team isn’t taking any risks ahead of the playoffs. The 40-year-old finished his limited minutes with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists.

James isn’t the only star sitting out. The Lakers’ injury report reveals a heavily shorthanded roster for Sunday’s matchup.

Player

Status

Reason

LeBron James

Out

Left groin strain

Luka Doncic

Out

Left quad soreness

Austin Reaves

Out

Right ankle sprain

Rui Hachimura

Out

Left patellar tendinopathy

Dorian Finney-Smith

Out

Left ankle effusion

Maxi Kleber

Out

Right foot surgery recovery

Jaxson Hayes

Questionable

Right hand contusion

Jarred Vanderbilt

Questionable

Left foot injury management

Gabe Vincent

Questionable

Left knee effusion

Jordan Goodwin

Probable

Right plantar fasciitis

The matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers showcases two teams on opposite ends of the Western Conference standings. The Lakers boast a strong 50-31 record, sitting comfortably in 3rd place, while the Blazers trail far behind at 35-46, ranked 12th. Despite Portland having a better home record (21-19) compared to the Lakers’ road struggles (19-21), the overall team metrics heavily favor LA. The Lakers rank 10th in offensive rating, 16th in defense, and 14th in net rating—each significantly better than Portland’s rankings of 23rd across all three categories. This statistical edge paints the Lakers as clear favorites in this regular season clash.

This marks the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. The Lakers won the previous three matchups and will aim to complete the sweep despite missing multiple starters.

Also read: Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers final injury report (April 13, 2025): Will Luka Doncic play today?

With the playoffs around the corner, the Lakers’ focus shifts to recovery and preparation. Fans can expect a lineup filled with bench players and reserves for this low-stakes finale.

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