LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had missed the previous three games because of left ankle soreness, which led to an MRI exam on the ankle and his foot last Thursday that showed "no structural damage," the Lakers forward said after playing 29 minutes and 13 seconds on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena.
James had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists in limited minutes during the Lakers' 120-102 win over the Pelicans.
He will play Sunday in the All-Star Game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. His next game with the Lakers will be here on Feb. 23 against the Golden State Warriors.