The Los Angeles Lakers have dominated out LeBron James for Monday night time’s recreation in opposition to the Denver Nuggets as a consequence of a sore left ankle.

Earlier within the day, James was named Western Conference participant of the week. He averaged 35 factors, 8.7 rebounds and seven.7 assists over his final three video games.

The 18-time All-Star has received the weekly award 66 occasions in his profession, together with on 5 events with the Lakers.

James, 38, is closing in on a milestone, sitting simply 35 factors away from becoming a member of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as members of the NBA’s 38,000-point membership.

The Lakers had been already with out Anthony Davis due to a proper foot stress damage, and ahead Troy Brown Jr. was dominated out with a strained left quadriceps.

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