(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 28, 2022, LeBron James, #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers, looks on from the sideline during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned to action Saturday night against the New York Knicks after a five-game absence.
James’ availability for the game was a game-time decision, based on how he felt during pregame warmups.
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LeBron knocks down his first bucket in his return!
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The Lakers went 1-4 in his absence.
A four-time NBA MVP and 18-time All-Star, James is averaging 29.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game this season.