(DAVID ZALUBOWSKI Associated Press)“Hopefully 'llwake up tomorrow and it doesn’t feel too much worse than it is now,” James added. So, it’s day to day.”On Friday, James was ruled out of that night's game against the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena. Jamal Murray had 28 points and two game-sealing free throws for Denver, which improved to 1½ games ahead of the Lakers entering Friday. James finished with 16 points, eight assists and five rebounds — modest numbers, but he saved his biggest contributions for when the Lakers needed them most. When James scored again and hit the floor hard, hehad pulled the Lakers to within 110-106.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2026 15:48 UTC