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LeBron James has played four straight games for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Lakers have won all four that James has played in, which probably isn’t a coincidence. However, they’ll have to look to secure a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night without James’ services.
LeBron James won't play vs. Pelicans due to injury management
James has officially been ruled out of the game against the Pelicans due to left foot injury management. The game against New Orleans is the first of a back-to-back, as the Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
There has been some conversation about if James, in his 23rd season in the NBA, would play on both legs of back-to-backs this season. James’ agent, Rich Paul, has already expressed a desire for James not to play in back-to-backs.
“Look, at 41 years of age, I hope he is not playing back-to-backs,” Paul said recently.
This story will be updated.
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