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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (knee) will return 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.
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.
–Field Level Media