LeBron James will be sidelined for at least another week due to a groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics, causing the Los Angeles Lakers to struggle in his absence, losing four consecutive games. With a tough schedule ahead, the Lakers have dropped to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference standings, emphasizing the importance of getting James and Rui Hachimura back healthy for the postseason. The team will rely on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves until James returns, prioritizing his long-term health over rushing his recovery.
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The Miami Heat visit the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup with the Knicks as 7.5-point favorites. Miami has a strong defense and depth to cover, especially with Jalen Brunson out for the Knicks. New York, with a strong offense and home-court advantage, looks to extend Miami's losing streak and cover the spread. Full Article
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