The Los Angeles Lakers have officially secured their spot in the playoffs, locking in the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. LeBron James’s team’s upcoming postseason battle will be against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scheduled for Saturday.
LeBron James has been listed as “probable” for Saturday’s game due to a left hip flexor strain. The injury occurred during the Lakers’ regular season game against the Houston Rockets. James was subsequently sidelined for their game with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Concerns were raised when ESPN’s Dave McMenamin revealed that James was also dealing with a lingering groin issue that had kept him out of action for several games in the previous month. However, head coach JJ Redick noted that there was no sign of the injury worsening following the Rockets game. LeBron himself confirmed he expects to be ready to suit up against Minnesota.
Beyond James, the Lakers’ injury report includes Maxi Kleber, who remains out as he recovers from right foot surgery. Still, the rest of the Lakers roster is healthy. It has fans optimistic heading into the showdown against the Timberwolves.
LeBron James Closes In On Michael Jordan’s Triple-Double Mark
For LeBron James, the upcoming playoff series is more than just a step toward another championship. It’s a critical moment in his ongoing quest to solidify his status in the greatest of all time conversation.
LeBron currently has 28 triple-doubles in the postseason, placing him just two behind the legendary Michael Jordan, who holds the record with 30. If LeBron manages to notch three more, he’ll surpass Jordan and stand alone at the top, which would again fuel the GOAT debate.
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At an age when most players have long stepped away from the spotlight, LeBron continues to thrive against the game’s elite. The 40-year-old LeBron is averaging 24.4 points per game, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists this season. He is shooting 51.3 percent from the field and has already recorded 10 triple-doubles this season alone.
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