LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers' upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a leg injury, impacting their playoff push. The Lakers, dealing with several other key injuries, will look to Austin Reaves to step up in James' absence.

LeBron James, Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers will be playing against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. As the season enters its final stages, most of the teams across the league are struggling to establish a spot for themselves in the playoffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers begin a stretch without the injured LeBron James when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 111-101 loss in Boston on Saturday. The Lakers have not said how long they expect the All-Star forward to be sidelined.