James had missed the team’s last game, so he returns after just a one-game absence.

Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: “LeBron James is available tonight against the Warriors, per the Lakers.”

LeBron James is available tonight against the Warriors, per the Lakers.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 10, 2024

James comes into the evening with averages of 25.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 53.6% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 68 games.

The Lakers are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 45-34 record in 79 games.

They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves (in Los Angeles) by a score of 127-117.

Following their showdown with Golden State, the Lakers will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies.

Last home game of the regular season🕗: 7:00 PM PST📺: @SpectrumSN, TNT/TRUTV💻: Spectrum SportsNet+📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW pic.twitter.com/oxpMbNAJF0

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 9, 2024

As for the Warriors, they are one spot behind the Lakers as the tenth seed in the Western Conference with a 43-35 record in 78 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Utah Jazz by a score of 118-110.

Following Tuesday’s matchup with the Los Angeles, the Warriors will play their next game on Thursday evening when they travel to Oregon for a showdown with Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers.