Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson had an injury to his right leg during Tuesday’s loss to the Clippers. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker/L.A. Daily News)
The Lakers have more injuries to monitor, and it does not just involve Kobe Bryant.
Lakers second-year guard Jordan Clarkson bruised his right fubula after falling on a players’ foot during Tuesday’s 103-81 loss to the Clippers in a designated road game at Staples Center. Considering x-rays came out negative, the Lakers (16-61) consider Clarkson as probable to play against the Clippers (49-28) in a designated home game at Staples Center.
“It’s sore. That’s it,” said Clarkson, who had 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting. “I feel like I’m going to play tomorrow.”
Lakers coach Byron Scott has not played Lou Williams in the past two games as a way to give more playing time to his younger plays. That plan could change if Clarkson cannot play on Wednesday.
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