Alongside James, another crucial player, Anthony Davis, is also questionable with a left shoulder contusion. This duo's status is critical for the Lakers, who are already dealing with long-term injuries to other key players such as Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt, both of whom are recovering from surgeries, and Jaxson Hayes, who is out with a right ankle sprain/contusion[1].
D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers' reserve point guard, is also questionable after exiting the game against the Detroit Pistons late in the fourth quarter. His status adds to the Lakers' injury concerns as they head into the Christmas Day game[1].
On the Warriors' side, only Gary Payton II is listed as questionable with a left calf contusion, while the rest of the team is available. The Warriors have been struggling recently, having lost four of their last five games and seven of their last ten, despite the recent acquisition of Dennis Schrƶder from the Brooklyn Nets[1].
The game, scheduled for 80 PM on December 25, will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+, and marks the fourth time LeBron James and Stephen Curry will face off on Christmas Day[3].
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