Brooks was called for a flagrant foul 2 only 17 seconds into the third quarter when he swiped his left hand into LeBron James’ groin area. “I ain’t talking,” Brooks told reporters following his team’s loss.

This is the second postseason ejection that Brooks has incurred in his career; the first being during Game 2 of last season’s Western Conference semifinals when he injured Golden State’s Gary Payton II.

When asked about what disciplinary action he believes should be taken against Brooks, LeBron James simply stated that he has no say on the matter as he is not a part of the decision-making committee.

By losing to the Lakers on Saturday night, the Grizzlies now find themselves trailing 2-1 to the Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

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James’ return comes after a 13-game absence due to a torn tendon in his right foot. While two doctors recommended that the Lakers star undergoes surgery to repair the tendon, the doctor who he confided in most advised against this notion.

“Obviously, the rhythm is the most important,” James said of his performance following the Bulls’ game. “”I had a couple of drives and the ball got away from me. A couple of shots didn’t feel as good as before, obviously. But I was out for four weeks, so between that and the wind, just trying to get those things back leading to the final stretch of the season.”

Fellow Lakers star Anthony Davis expressed his joy at James’ return, stating that this will help the Lakers to rediscover their form in the final games of the regular season.

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James has been sidelined since injuring his foot in the Lakers’ 111-108 comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks on February 26. His foot is expected to be reevaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff later in the week, potentially as soon as Thursday, in order to determine the progress of his rehabilitation.

Without James in the lineup, the Lakers have gone 6-5. This puts them at 35-37, thereby tieing for ninth place in the Western Conference standings with just 10 regular season games left to play. Ham remains confident of his team’s ability to perform despite James’ absence.

“I think Bron, him being out has revealed that we have a lot of different weapons that are very capable players on both sides of the ball that can help us achieve the goal that we’re trying to achieve,” Ham stated. “And when he comes back, he’s just going to add to it.”

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While the Lakers were short-handed against the Rockets, missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis, no one really expected Houston to put up much resistance. After all, this was a team that won just 18 games in 2022-23, tied with the Detroit Pistons for the fewest in the league. 

However, it was obvious from the very start that the Rockets didn’t get the memo. They outscored the Lakers 31-19 in the first quarter and then continued to keep their opponents at a distance for the remainder of the game. The LA team embarked on a few runs to cut into the lead but never got enough to get back all the way.

The Rockets were led by Kevin Porter Jr., who finished the game with 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Jabari Smith Jr. and Kenyon Martin Jr. added 18 points and 16 points, respectively. The Lakers, on the other hand, had Austin Reaves score 24 from the bench, while D’Angelo Russell had 18 points and seven assists.

Despite the win, their fourth in the last 10 games, Houston remains stuck at the bottom of the West standings. The Lakers are currently clinging to the last play-in spot at No. 10, having half a game lead on the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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The announcement came after James returned to Los Angeles and was evaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff and physicians.

Without James in their lineup, the Lakers have struggled to find form, going 1-1 with a 109-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday before beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday.

James was injured following a drive on Mavericks’ Dwight Powell in the third quarter. He claimed to hear a pop before collapsing onto the floor.

During an interview with ESPN’s Katie George, James explained that he believed that he stepped on Powell’s foot, however, replays showed that there was no contact between the two players.

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The Lakers star collapsed in pain during the third quarter of the game after driving on the Mavs’ Dwight Powell. He ultimately finished the game, scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter.

Following the game, James was spotted walking with a noticeable limp. He is now set to undergo further tests to determine the full extent of the injury and will miss the Lakers’ upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Although the injury was initially expected to be the result of a physical clash with Powell, video replays revealed that the players did not collide, making the injury noncontact.

James was also out injured before the All-Star break, missing three straight games after experiencing left foot and ankle soreness.

Going 36-62 in all games that James has been absent from since arriving in Los Angeles, the Lakers will need to learn how to cope without their key player should he remain sidelined for the indefinite future. The team is set to finish its three-game trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

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Davis has missed 13 consecutive games following the Lakers’ 122-109 loss to the Nuggets on Monday night due to a bone spur fractured off the navicular bone in his right foot. The Lakers have struggled in Davis’s absence, going 7-6 overall without the star player.

“I’ve already kind of had visions of what that could possibly look like with the frontcourt of myself, AD, and Thomas on the floor together,” LeBron James said following the Lakers’ 136-134 victory over the Sacramento Kings last Saturday night.

During Davis’s absence, Thomas Bryant has emerged as a standout player on the Lakers’ roster. He averaged 21.2 points on 71.9% shooting and 13.6 rebounds during the team’s five-game winning streak leading up to the loss against the Nuggets.

Byrant, who has also had a history of injury concerns including a partially torn ACL in his left knee two years ago, has only been on the court together with Davis for 13 minutes total this season.

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“I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute,” James replied when asked how long he will still play before retiring. “Now, that’s up to my mind. My body is going to be OK because if my mind is into it, I will make sure my body is taken care of and I’ll continue to put in the work.”

Despite the loss, James produced a strong individual performance, scoring 27 points and racking up nine rebounds and six assists, He lead the team in all metrics on the night.

With two years and $97 million remaining on his contract, James remains unsure as to whether he will continue playing for the Lakers, or in the NBA for that matter, following the expiration of his current agreement.

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With Davis still sidelined due to picking up a stress injury in his right foot a week ago, the Lakers have resorted to playing Patrick Beverley alongside Dennis Schroder in the backcourt.

“Reality is, without AD, we lose a lot of length, which we don’t have already,” James said of the Lakers’ performances without Davis. “So we have to make up in ways that, without AD, is very difficult, very challenging. So, I think at one point we had a lineup of I think [Austin Reaves, at 6-5] was the tallest guy on the court.”

Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Ron Pelinka admitted that the team is in need of bringing in new talent while admitting that finding trades is his responsibility.

James led all scorers during Sunday’s loss, scoring 38 points with 13-for-23 shooting.

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Davis seemed to tweak his right foot after his lower leg collided with Nikola Jokic as the two bumped into each other midair during the first quarter. Davis was unable to return to the game following the halftime break.

A source close to the matter disclosed that Davis is experiencing discomfort in his right foot and is likely to undergo an MRI for further evaluation.

Lakers coach Darvin Ham confirmed that Davis has already received X-rays at the arena and that further information on his condition is expected on Saturday.

“I don’t want to speak on it until I know exactly what’s going on,” Ham told reporters. “I’ll know more tomorrow.”

This is the latest in a series of injury concerns for Davis. Over the past two seasons, the player has missed more than half of the Lakers’ regular-season games. Davis appeared to be in better shape this season, however, playing in 24 of Los Angeles’ 27 games to date.

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Brooks was called for a flagrant foul 2 only 17 seconds into the third quarter when he swiped his left hand into LeBron James’ groin area. “I ain’t talking,” Brooks told reporters following his team’s loss.

This is the second postseason ejection that Brooks has incurred in his career; the first being during Game 2 of last season’s Western Conference semifinals when he injured Golden State’s Gary Payton II.

When asked about what disciplinary action he believes should be taken against Brooks, LeBron James simply stated that he has no say on the matter as he is not a part of the decision-making committee.

By losing to the Lakers on Saturday night, the Grizzlies now find themselves trailing 2-1 to the Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

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James’ return comes after a 13-game absence due to a torn tendon in his right foot. While two doctors recommended that the Lakers star undergoes surgery to repair the tendon, the doctor who he confided in most advised against this notion.

“Obviously, the rhythm is the most important,” James said of his performance following the Bulls’ game. “”I had a couple of drives and the ball got away from me. A couple of shots didn’t feel as good as before, obviously. But I was out for four weeks, so between that and the wind, just trying to get those things back leading to the final stretch of the season.”

Fellow Lakers star Anthony Davis expressed his joy at James’ return, stating that this will help the Lakers to rediscover their form in the final games of the regular season.

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James has been sidelined since injuring his foot in the Lakers’ 111-108 comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks on February 26. His foot is expected to be reevaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff later in the week, potentially as soon as Thursday, in order to determine the progress of his rehabilitation.

Without James in the lineup, the Lakers have gone 6-5. This puts them at 35-37, thereby tieing for ninth place in the Western Conference standings with just 10 regular season games left to play. Ham remains confident of his team’s ability to perform despite James’ absence.

“I think Bron, him being out has revealed that we have a lot of different weapons that are very capable players on both sides of the ball that can help us achieve the goal that we’re trying to achieve,” Ham stated. “And when he comes back, he’s just going to add to it.”

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While the Lakers were short-handed against the Rockets, missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis, no one really expected Houston to put up much resistance. After all, this was a team that won just 18 games in 2022-23, tied with the Detroit Pistons for the fewest in the league. 

However, it was obvious from the very start that the Rockets didn’t get the memo. They outscored the Lakers 31-19 in the first quarter and then continued to keep their opponents at a distance for the remainder of the game. The LA team embarked on a few runs to cut into the lead but never got enough to get back all the way.

The Rockets were led by Kevin Porter Jr., who finished the game with 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Jabari Smith Jr. and Kenyon Martin Jr. added 18 points and 16 points, respectively. The Lakers, on the other hand, had Austin Reaves score 24 from the bench, while D’Angelo Russell had 18 points and seven assists.

Despite the win, their fourth in the last 10 games, Houston remains stuck at the bottom of the West standings. The Lakers are currently clinging to the last play-in spot at No. 10, having half a game lead on the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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The announcement came after James returned to Los Angeles and was evaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff and physicians.

Without James in their lineup, the Lakers have struggled to find form, going 1-1 with a 109-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday before beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday.

James was injured following a drive on Mavericks’ Dwight Powell in the third quarter. He claimed to hear a pop before collapsing onto the floor.

During an interview with ESPN’s Katie George, James explained that he believed that he stepped on Powell’s foot, however, replays showed that there was no contact between the two players.

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The Lakers star collapsed in pain during the third quarter of the game after driving on the Mavs’ Dwight Powell. He ultimately finished the game, scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter.

Following the game, James was spotted walking with a noticeable limp. He is now set to undergo further tests to determine the full extent of the injury and will miss the Lakers’ upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Although the injury was initially expected to be the result of a physical clash with Powell, video replays revealed that the players did not collide, making the injury noncontact.

James was also out injured before the All-Star break, missing three straight games after experiencing left foot and ankle soreness.

Going 36-62 in all games that James has been absent from since arriving in Los Angeles, the Lakers will need to learn how to cope without their key player should he remain sidelined for the indefinite future. The team is set to finish its three-game trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

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Davis has missed 13 consecutive games following the Lakers’ 122-109 loss to the Nuggets on Monday night due to a bone spur fractured off the navicular bone in his right foot. The Lakers have struggled in Davis’s absence, going 7-6 overall without the star player.

“I’ve already kind of had visions of what that could possibly look like with the frontcourt of myself, AD, and Thomas on the floor together,” LeBron James said following the Lakers’ 136-134 victory over the Sacramento Kings last Saturday night.

During Davis’s absence, Thomas Bryant has emerged as a standout player on the Lakers’ roster. He averaged 21.2 points on 71.9% shooting and 13.6 rebounds during the team’s five-game winning streak leading up to the loss against the Nuggets.

Byrant, who has also had a history of injury concerns including a partially torn ACL in his left knee two years ago, has only been on the court together with Davis for 13 minutes total this season.

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“I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute,” James replied when asked how long he will still play before retiring. “Now, that’s up to my mind. My body is going to be OK because if my mind is into it, I will make sure my body is taken care of and I’ll continue to put in the work.”

Despite the loss, James produced a strong individual performance, scoring 27 points and racking up nine rebounds and six assists, He lead the team in all metrics on the night.

With two years and $97 million remaining on his contract, James remains unsure as to whether he will continue playing for the Lakers, or in the NBA for that matter, following the expiration of his current agreement.

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With Davis still sidelined due to picking up a stress injury in his right foot a week ago, the Lakers have resorted to playing Patrick Beverley alongside Dennis Schroder in the backcourt.

“Reality is, without AD, we lose a lot of length, which we don’t have already,” James said of the Lakers’ performances without Davis. “So we have to make up in ways that, without AD, is very difficult, very challenging. So, I think at one point we had a lineup of I think [Austin Reaves, at 6-5] was the tallest guy on the court.”

Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Ron Pelinka admitted that the team is in need of bringing in new talent while admitting that finding trades is his responsibility.

James led all scorers during Sunday’s loss, scoring 38 points with 13-for-23 shooting.

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Davis seemed to tweak his right foot after his lower leg collided with Nikola Jokic as the two bumped into each other midair during the first quarter. Davis was unable to return to the game following the halftime break.

A source close to the matter disclosed that Davis is experiencing discomfort in his right foot and is likely to undergo an MRI for further evaluation.

Lakers coach Darvin Ham confirmed that Davis has already received X-rays at the arena and that further information on his condition is expected on Saturday.

“I don’t want to speak on it until I know exactly what’s going on,” Ham told reporters. “I’ll know more tomorrow.”

This is the latest in a series of injury concerns for Davis. Over the past two seasons, the player has missed more than half of the Lakers’ regular-season games. Davis appeared to be in better shape this season, however, playing in 24 of Los Angeles’ 27 games to date.

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