LeBron James has been a constant presence for the Lakers, playing game after game without slowing down. But in the recent matchup against the Celtics, his age seemed to catch up with him.
Midway through the fourth quarter, with the Lakers trailing, LeBron had to leave the game due to a strained groin. Without their leader on the court, the Lakers struggled and fell to the Celtics, losing 111-101.
LeBron James played 34 minutes in the game before he hurt his left groin and had to leave. He scored 22 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and had 9 assists. His injury ended the Lakers’ eight-game win streak in Los Angeles.
đź‘€ LeBron James suffered a groin strain injury in the fourth quarter against the Celtics and had to exit the game. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/5zHuDVXijc
— Giovanni Rossi (@spawnix) March 9, 2025
LeBron said he wasn’t too worried about the injury and would take it “day by day” as he treated it. It’s too early to say exactly how long he’ll be out. Doctors need to do more tests, but one source said LeBron might miss a few weeks, not just a few days.
JJ Redick reacts to LeBron James injury
Sports reporter Jovan Buha shared on Twitter what Lakers coach JJ Redick said about LeBron James’ injury. Redick admitted there is “obviously concern” about LeBron’s groin strain but said he doesn’t have any more details.
JJ Redick said there is “obviously concern” with LeBron James’ groin strain, but he clarified that he doesn’t have any additional information.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 9, 2025
LeBron’s injury could be a big problem for the Lakers as they head into the final six weeks of the season. A groin strain can take time to heal, and if he misses several weeks, the Lakers will struggle in tough games against teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets.
If LeBron stays out, the team will have to depend on other players to stay competitive against these strong opponents.
