LeBron James Defies Minutes Restriction to Secure Lakers' Win Against Suns

Older LeBron James surpasses recommended minutes to pull Lakers from behind and defeat Kevin Durant and the Suns 100-95, reigniting concerns over potential health risks.

LeBron James, the oldest active player in the NBA, played more than the recommended minutes to help Lakers beat Phoenix Suns 100-95, despite concerns for his health.
James, who displayed late heroics and took full command of the offense, played 35 minutes overall, five more than his allotted time.
The match included a face-off between James and Kevin Durant, marking the first time they competed against each other in more than five years.
Anthony Davis and Christian Wood assisted in the victory, suppressing Kevin Durant from the Suns and contributing to the Lakers' late offensive efforts.
Lakers' coach Darvin Ham admitted that the decision to let James play more was circumstantial, assuring that James will be back at his 'sweet spot minutes-wise' in the coming games.