LOS ANGELES — LeBron James did not play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.Com Arena on Wednesday.
James is continuing to miss time after he had suffered a strained left groin muscle against the Boston Celtics on March 8. His injury led to him leaving the team’s road trip early to begin his recovery process at home.
Even without James, the Lakers had managed to win back-to-back games after they had lost four games in a row on the road.
Dorian Finney-Smith has served as a replacement in the starting lineup in place of James.
LeBron James injury update
James is still considered day-to-day, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Wednesday.
The star has now missed the Lakers’ last six games. Their last four opponents were from the Western Conference.
James had 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists in 35 minutes of play against the Celtics before the injury.
When is the Lakers’ next game?
The Lakers will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and the Chicago Bulls on Saturday before playing the next four games on the road.
LeBron James stats
LeBron James is averaging 25.0 points, 8.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds in 58 games.