WATCH: Lakers Veteran Turns Superman With First Dunk In Years Off An Alley Oop

Feb 3, 2022 | 9:00 AM EST

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The Los Angeles Lakers v. Portland Trail Blazers was an interesting match today. Lakers managed to win without LeBron. However, it was not an easy win. The final score was 99-94. Carmelo Anthony turned up in this game by scoring 24 points. He supplemented his points with 8 rebounds, 2 assists and a monster dunk.

Russel Westbrook threw an alley-oop to Carmelo. Carmelo can be seen spinning in the video and flying up to catch the ball and dunk it. This sight was spectacular since the NBA fanbase has not seen Carmelo explosively attack the rim in quite a few years. A beautiful sight nonetheless.

Moreover, Anthony Davis turned up his leadership skills this game. Someone had to step up in the absence of LeBron. Davis did exactly that. Davis managed a double double with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Additionally, he also managed 2 assists.

On the other hand, Westbrook is still having trouble making his impact on the court and the franchise. He scored only 9 points in today’s game. However, he managed to get 13 assists and 10 rebounds which definitely helped the team grab a lead against the Blazers.

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LeBron James injury update

LeBron James has missed 15 games in the current season. He is still playing at his peak. However, father time seems to have gotten to him. LeBron missed a few games in the initial phases of the season too. He had a few ankle and abdomen issues.

Now LeBron James has been ruled of games again. He is suffering from swelling in his knee. Although swelling isn’t always a serious issue, LeBron is 39. The smallest injury could derail his future.

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Frank Vogel gives @LakersReporter an update on LeBron's knee and says he expects AD to play in the upcoming back-to-back tonight vs. POR and tomorrow at LAC. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/0csIyRWUjV
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) February 3, 2022

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In an interview with Mike Trudell, Frank Vogel has said that LeBron James is being monitored by the Lakers medical staff. They are working to bring him back as soon as possible. However, his future is also important, therefore there is no rush to his recovery.

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Luckily, Anthony Davis is back from his MCL sprain. Therefore, he can pick up some of the slack which is left due to LeBron’s absence. However, LeBron is currently ruled out for the next game against the Los Angeles Clippers as well.