
LeBron James will be absent from the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming game against Minnesota on Sunday night due to flu-like symptoms. This marks the 11th game of the season that James will miss, with the Lakers managing a 6-4 record in his absence.
In their recent game against Cleveland, the Lakers secured a 116-97 victory with James contributing 24 points and 12 assists. This win propelled the team into eighth place in the Western Conference standings, a significant achievement after a 26-12 surge since midseason.