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LeBron's Debut Looms as Lakers Host Struggling Jazz

Summary

  • LeBron James may debut for the Lakers against the Jazz.
  • The Jazz recently secured high-scoring wins against Pacers and Bulls.
  • Both teams face potential key player absences due to injuries.
LeBron's Debut Looms as Lakers Host Struggling Jazz

The Utah Jazz will face the LA Lakers for the first time this season on Tuesday. While the Jazz have had mixed recent results, they are coming off impressive high-scoring victories against the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls. Their lineup features Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, and Svi Mykhailiuk.

The Lakers are also in contention and are eagerly awaiting the possible season debut of LeBron James. If cleared, James could join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton, marking the first time this potent lineup takes the court. The Lakers have been performing well, winning three of their last four games.

Both teams are contending with injury concerns. The Jazz are without Georges Niang and Walker Kessler, with Kyle Filipowski, Taylor Hendricks, and Kyle Anderson also questionable. For the Lakers, Gabe Vincent is questionable alongside the potential return of LeBron James.

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The Lakers and Jazz are scheduled to play on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, for their first game of the season.
LeBron James is listed as questionable for the game against the Jazz due to sciatica.
The Jazz have won two of their last three games, with high-scoring victories over the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls.

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