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UPDATE: Lebron James is expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a groin strain via
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The LA Lakers fell short against the Celtics, losing 111-101 on Saturday night. Despite their eight-game winning streak coming to an end, the biggest talking point was LeBron James exiting with 6:44 remaining in the fourth quarter due to what the team is calling a left groin strain. He did not return. 👀
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James, who finished the game with 22 points on 11-for-23 shooting with 14 rebounds and nine assists, downplayed the injury, saying there was "not much concern" and vowing to "go day to day" in treating it. 👍
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James said the injury occurred when he pivoted around the Celtics' Jaylen Brown to score in the lane. There is currently no official update as to the status of his injury. However, NBA reporter Dave McMenamin said "One source said the initial thought is that it [left groin injury] will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days....