Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans

Multiple star players are listed on the Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans injury report

Apr 14, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans will end their four-game road trip on Tuesday night when they face the Los Angeles Lakers.

New Orleans is 2-1 on the current trip, which is exactly half of the team's total road wins before the trip this season. The Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league and are currently the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles has won the last four meetings at home versus the Pelicans and three games in a row overall. The Lakers look like true contenders after the acquisition of Luka Doncic to pair with LeBron James. Both teams released their injury reports for Tuesday's game, and some notable names are listed.

Brandon Boston is questionable for tonight's game at Lakers#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/B7ZCpXEq3H

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 4, 2025

New Orleans listed five players out on Tuesday, including Herb Jones (shoulder) and Dejounte Murray (Achilles). The remaining three players, Antonio Reeves, Keion Brooks, Jr., and Lester Quinones, are out on a G League assignment. The Pelicans revealed some good news about forward Brandon Boston, Jr., who is available to play versus the Lakers.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Rui Hachimura (left patella), Jordan Goodwin (ankle), and Maxi Kleber are out. Luka Doncic (knee) is probable, and Austin Reaves (calf) is out. LeBron James will play after being listed on the report as part of his injury management protocol.

The Lakers say Luka Dončić (right knee contusion) has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans.

Austin Reaves (right calf strain) and Markieff Morris (illness) have been downgraded to out.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 4, 2025

The matchup between Zion Williamson and LeBron James will be a must-see TV event on Tuesday. Williamson is playing some of the best basketball of the season, and James is continuing to excel at the age of 40.

ZION FLEW. pic.twitter.com/d3QxsKadmQ

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 26, 2025

Tip-off for Tuesday's game is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CST.

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