LeBron James is poised to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup against the Memphis Grizzlies after sitting out due to ankle soreness.

In James' absence, Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks with 34 points and 23 rebounds, earning high praise for his defensive prowess.

Davis's recent performance has strengthened his case for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

The Lakers are in the midst of a playoff push with only 10 regular season games remaining, emphasizing the importance of James' presence on the court.

Lakers' team confidence is high, with coach Darvin Ham's strategic plays and the team's focus on playing strong basketball as they face a challenging road trip.