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

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 13, 2025, 21:00 IST

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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.

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

Is LeBron James playing tonight? (Image via: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Image)

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.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers: Team standings

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.

Is LeBron James playing tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers (April 13, 2025)?

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.

Full Los Angeles Lakers injury report for the Portland Trail Blazers game (April 13, 2025)

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

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers team stats

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.

Lakers dominate season series against Trail Blazers

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.
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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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