LeBron James sparks injury concerns with bench reaction as Lakers clinch No. 3 seed

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n a night filled with high flying dunks and decisive moments towards the playoffs, it was a brief, subtle gesture from that captured the attention of Lakers fans. During the 140-109 victory over the James was seen on the bench adjusting his seating position spreading his legs slightly and making focused movements as if testing how his body felt. , leading many to worry about a possible recurrence of the groin injury that has bothered him in the past.

Head coach addressed the situation post-game, reassuring reporters that James was "fine" and that the decision to sit him after 22 minutes was purely precautionary. LeBron, for his part, didn't seem visibly troubled afterward. In fact, he was later seen moonwalking on the sideline after a big play by , showing a bit of his usual energy and charisma.



Still, , especially given how close the postseason looms. A subtle moment on the bench had fans worried about LeBron The game itself was a statement win. led the charge , helping the from start to finish.

and the team as a whole shot a blistering 60.9% from the field. and officially locked them into the No.

3 seed in the , a huge momentum boost heading into the next phase. Off the court, . As she made her way to her courtside seat, she briefly paused and stepped back to redo her entrance after a cameraman requested a retake.

Her graceful, composed presence didn't go unnoticed, and following the game, . Their warm embrace and spontaneous kiss became one of the night's most shared moments, reinforcing just how much support surrounds the Lakers star. but it didn't overshadow the bigger picture.

His leadership, combined with the team's strong performance, shows that the Lakers are locked in and ready for the battles ahead. And with key contributors like stepping up in big moments, the momentum feels real. As long as his groin holds up and the chemistry stays tight, LeBron remains hopeful not just for a deep playoff run, but for bringing another.