LeBron Cleared for Sunday Game, Extends NBA Player Matchup Record

Lakers forward LeBron James, 41, is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors despite left foot arthritis and sciatica. He played Saturday, tallying 20 points (6-16 FG), 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal in 32 minutes against Portland. This marked his 1,822nd unique opponent, meaning he has played against 33.8% of all NBA players in history. James has averaged 25.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.6 steals over his last five games, appearing in 23 games this season. He remains a game-time decision for all back-to-backs.