LeBron James to Miss Lakers' Game Against Trail Blazers Due to Calf Injury
Injury Occurred During Victory Over Suns, Marking First Missed Game of the Season for James
- LeBron James, the star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, will miss Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left calf contusion.
- James suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns when he took an unintentional blow from Kevin Durant's knee on his left shin.
- Despite the injury, James continued to play in the game, contributing 32 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
- This is the first game James will miss in the current season, and his absence is a significant blow to the Lakers, who are currently 4-5.
- In James' absence, other players such as Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, and Rui Hachimura are expected to step up.