The Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive eight-game winning streak came to a halt on Saturday night as they fell to the Boston Celtics, 111-101, in a heated rivalry matchup.
While the loss itself was a blow, the bigger concern for Lakers fans is the health of their superstar, LeBron James.
Jayson Tatum led the charge for Boston, delivering a stellar performance with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.
Despite strong efforts from LeBron James and Luka Doncic, who combined for 56 points, the Lakers couldn’t overcome the Celtics’ dominance.
Midway through the fourth quarter, James suffered a groin injury after logging 44 minutes on the court. He was forced to exit the game, leaving fans and the Lakers organization holding their breath.
Initial reports suggest that the injury could sideline him for weeks, though further tests are needed to determine the severity.
This isn’t the first time James has faced a groin issue. In his first season with the Lakers, a similar injury caused him to miss 17 consecutive games.
While James remains hopeful that this setback isn’t as severe, the uncertainty has left fans anxious about the team’s prospects moving forward.
The news has sparked a wave of concern among Lakers supporters, with many expressing their frustration and worry on social media.
As the team awaits more updates on James’ condition, they’ll need to regroup and prepare for a challenging stretch of games without their leader.
The Lakers, now third in the Western Conference standings, will look to Luka Doncic and the rest of the roster to step up in James’ absence as they continue their push for playoff positioning.
