Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) out vs. Timberwolves
Dec 20, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the first half at United Center. credits: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves due to tendinitis in his left ankle.
The game will be the third missed game this season for James, who logged 37 minutes in Los Angeles' 124-108 setback to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. He collected 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to fall just short of his second straight triple-double.
The NBA's all-time leading scorer, James is averaging 25.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 26 games this season.
James, who turns 39 on Dec. 30, is averaging 27.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 1,447 career games.
—Field Level Media
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