LeBron James has been dealing with a nagging groin injury since facing the Boston Celtics earlier this month, and the Lakers star landed on the injury report on Monday

The Houston Rockets (49-26) wrap up a three-game road trip with a matchup against another top Western Conference team, the Los Angeles Lakers (45-29), on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Houston already clinched a play-in spot but can clinch a playoff spot outright with a win against the Lakers and a Memphis loss to Boston on Monday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers are shaping up to be one of the favorites in the playoffs, but a three-time NBA champion has serious doubts about what LeBron James will be able to do there. In recent months, the Los Angeles Lakers have found a collective rhythm that has allowed them to maximize the talent of their stars.