LeBron's Injury Woes: Lakers Stumble to Kings, Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy
March 8, 2024![LeBron's Injury Woes: Lakers Stumble to Kings, Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/6bd832bee4900252dd715dbdceec02f0ad986d7c582b37523d1354c16c2c6c22ac8837c3f11a32c53e8e087db9f21e3ef38f6e5b59908ddd3e187792e129f609.jpg)
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Sacramento Kings 130-120, dropping to 10th in the Western Conference.
LeBron James exited the game early with ankle soreness, a recurring issue this season.
Before his departure, LeBron contributed 27 points and 11 assists to the Lakers' effort.
LeBron's health is a significant concern for the Lakers, who are now 34-30 for the season.
The Lakers' loss to the Kings puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy as they cling to a Play-In Tournament spot.
The Lakers face a challenging matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks next, with their title contention in doubt.
Discussions on Twitter highlight LeBron James's career point milestone and the implications of his potential absence.
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![LeBron James exits early, Lakers fall to Sacramento Kings - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/6bd832bee4900252dd715dbdceec02f0ad986d7c582b37523d1354c16c2c6c22ac8837c3f11a32c53e8e087db9f21e3ef38f6e5b59908ddd3e187792e129f609.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • Mar 7, 2024
LeBron James exits early, Lakers fall to Sacramento Kings - Los Angeles Times![The Sports Report: Ailing LeBron James, Lakers take painful loss - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/2a702fc1a47d1477cf79b2c8c82a018cea5d6eb3f68466eeba57369bda4119c847b02d1f2b279f6f5c14e6925686dea0c7b4d511b30ad439a2ea31a8f8455dc1.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • Mar 7, 2024
The Sports Report: Ailing LeBron James, Lakers take painful loss - Los Angeles Times![LeBron James says 'I'll be all right' after ankle causes exit - ESPN](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/86ee439145355073d188263eaa4b4e3d26ecb24cd9962add95b7ebdb96e63731ceb7c388599aea54f12a5ac0218d8910fb0224f98706cd2a14042ddafb27e87f.jpg)
ESPN • Mar 7, 2024
LeBron James says 'I'll be all right' after ankle causes exit - ESPN![LeBron James injury update: Lakers star says he'll 'be all right' after exiting loss vs. Kings early](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/7487966264c081755ea35d245cf837b94ddea9399e336f5ef23ca29105f1e0b5b1fd1ab8a73e019baeff308da7a2f16bfc3144ed2eb0b86c86c8e4edca410cb7.jpg)
CBSSports.com • Mar 7, 2024
LeBron James injury update: Lakers star says he'll 'be all right' after exiting loss vs. Kings early