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Lakers Win Without LeBron Amid Injury Concerns

10/31/2025

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves while LeBron James missed the game due to an ongoing injury recovery.
NBA analyst Charles Barkley questioned the legitimacy of LeBron's reported sciatica and joked about his age affecting performance.
LeBron's injury was first noted in July and may keep him out until mid-November.
Other Lakers players, including Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart, are also sidelined with injuries.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves while LeBron James missed the game due to an ongoing injury recovery.
NBA analyst Charles Barkley questioned the legitimacy of LeBron's reported sciatica and joked about his age affecting performance.
LeBron's injury was first noted in July and may keep him out until mid-November.
Other Lakers players, including Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart, are also sidelined with injuries.