LeBron James will be sidelined for at least another week due to a groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics, causing the Los Angeles Lakers to struggle in his absence, losing four consecutive games. With a tough schedule ahead, the Lakers have dropped to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference standings, emphasizing the importance of getting James and Rui Hachimura back healthy for the postseason. The team will rely on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves until James returns, prioritizing his long-term health over rushing his recovery.
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