Will LeBron Save Lakers from the Kings?

Kings vs Lakers

In-form Sacramento Kings will take on wounded Los Angeles Lakers
The Sacramento Kings (3rd in the West, 30-18) will face the injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers (13th in the West, 20-28) in a tantalizing Western Conference clash on Tuesday, January 17th.

Purple and Gold's Injury Woes
The Lakers will be without multiple key players, including Anthony Davis, who is out with a foot injury, and Lonnie Walker IV, who is out with a knee injury. LeBron James, the team's star player, is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury.

Can the Kings Seize the Opportunity?
The Kings, on the other hand, are in terrific form, having won seven of their last nine games. They are led by Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 18.9 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, and De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 24.0 points and 6.1 assists per game.

Head-to-Head Record
The Kings and Lakers have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to their days in the ABA. The Lakers hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record, with a 137-126 advantage. However, the Kings have won the last two meetings, including a 117-106 victory in Los Angeles earlier this season.

Prediction
The Kings will be confident of victory, especially given the Lakers' injury problems. However, the Lakers are still a dangerous team, especially if LeBron James is able to play. With James in the lineup, the Lakers have a chance of winning. But if James is out, the Kings should be too strong for the Lakers.