LOS ANGELES – LeBron James limped off injured as the Los Angeles Lakers slumped to defeat against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Lakers superstar James exited for the NBA champions in the second quarter after appearing to roll his right ankle in a collision with Atlanta’s Solomon Hill.
James collapsed to the Staples Center court and writhed in pain, clutching his right ankle before returning to the game briefly.
He hit a three-pointer after heading back on court but soon afterwards left the game for good with his athletic trainer, knocking over a chair in frustration on his way to the locker room
Any serious injury to James would be a devastating blow …
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