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LeBron James Said He’s a 'Football Player' After Lakers' Loss to Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers forward James shoots against Detroit Pistons forward Reed during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost a tough game at home to the Detroit Pistons, 117-114, on Monday night. Detroit's tough play was just enough to bother the Lakers, including James's co-star Anthony Davis. Davis received a technical foul for showing frustration and shoving Pistons' big man Paul Reed to the floor after he aggressively boxed out Davis on an inbounds play.

After the game, James was asked about how opposing team's physicality has bothered the Lakers at times, while others it hasn't.

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