LeBron James Injured in Lakers' Loss to Celtics
LeBron James exits with a groin strain as Lakers fall 111-101 to Celtics; Jayson Tatum shines with 40 points.
Overview
The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101, snapping an eight-game win streak. LeBron James left the game late due to a groin strain, finishing with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 40 points and, alongside Jaylen Brown's 31, ensured victory despite a late Lakers rally. James downplayed his injury's severity, recalling a previous groin issue from 2018. The loss sees the Lakers drop to third in the Western Conference, impacting their playoff positioning.
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LeBron James suffered a groin strain during the game, which forced him to exit early. He downplayed the severity, comparing it to a previous groin injury from 2018.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, playing a crucial role in securing the win.
The loss to the Celtics ended the Lakers' eight-game winning streak and dropped them to third in the Western Conference, affecting their playoff positioning.
Luka Doncic scored 34 points and had eight rebounds in his first game in Boston since the NBA Finals, though his impact was somewhat limited by the Celtics' defense.
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