James and Davis are both listed as questionable for the Timberwolves game, per the NBA injury report. James is battling a left ankle problem, as well as an illness called peroneal tendonitis. It is a condition causing pain around the ankle, which makes it hard for a person to walk or run. Davis is dealing with soreness in his left shoulder. The Lakers are already going to be without Colin Castleton, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and Christian Wood for the game.

The Lakers definitely need James and Davis to beat Minnesota. The two players are dominating nearly every category for the team, leading the club in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks. James leads the Lakers in scoring with just over 25 points a game. Davis is the team’s leading rebounder, snatching over 12 boards a contest.

Fortunately for the Lakers, both Davis and James are healthy enough to play versus the T’wolves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

The Timberwolves are 44-20 on the season, and second in the Western Conference standings. Minnesota is without some of its key players for the game, including Karl-Anthony Towns. Minnesota’s leading scorer Anthony Edwards is questionable for the contest. The Lakers enter the game with a 35-30 record, and need to put some wins together to make a run at the playoffs.