In a recent game against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a setback with a final score of 128-110. Despite the loss, Lakers coach Darvin Ham has expressed optimism about having LeBron James back in the lineup for the upcoming game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. James had missed the previous game due to a sore left ankle but is expected to return after receiving treatment during the break.

While James is set to make a comeback, the Lakers encountered challenges with another star player, Anthony Davis, who struggled with a sore throat, affecting his ability to communicate effectively during the game. Despite this, Davis put up an impressive performance with 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

The Lakers are dealing with various injuries, including absences of key players like Jarred Vanderbilt, Cam Reddish, Gabe Vincent, and Christian Wood. Ham emphasized the importance of getting the team healthy and having all players back in the lineup to strengthen their performance moving forward.

As the Lakers gear up to face the San Antonio Spurs on a back-to-back night, the return of LeBron James is anticipated to boost the team's morale and performance as they strive to overcome recent challenges and work towards their goals.