During a game between the Celtics and the Lakers, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown collided, resulting in both players being in pain. Brown suffered a lower back contusion and went to the locker room, while LeBron was seen flexing his left knee. Brown's return to the game was questionable, and LeBron later stated his knee was still sore from the collision. LeBron had previously been out due to a left ankle injury. Despite the collision, Brown continued playing, while LeBron subbed out but later returned to the game.
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Hurts Knee Vs Celtics https://t.co/ovD7WPL567
LeBron James says his knee is still sore from the collision with Jaylen Brown.
LeBron James accidentally knee'd Jaylen Brown in the back. Both appeared to be OK, however, Jaylen Brown has NOT returned and is still in the locker room.
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return with a lower back contusion. #Celtics #Lakers
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown were shaken up after colliding into each other. James subbed out of the game but later returned. Brown went back to the locker room. https://t.co/O7DS9qW1IG
It appeared that Brown got tripped up and LeBron, who was trailing as a defender at full speed, accidentally hit his knee into Brown. https://t.co/jZUJcpKapC
LeBron James accidentally knee'd Jaylen Brown in the back. Both appear to be OK
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are both shaken up here from an awkward collision. Brown is favoring his back and LeBron is holding his left knee. James is subbing out of the game and will be attended to on the bench.
Jaylen Brown & LeBron James https://t.co/TgYd8CNVRL
Both LeBron James (left knee) and Jaylen Brown (back) look in serious pain after getting tangled up. Brown and LeBron eventually got up. Brown is still in the game, while LeBron is on the bench.
They're both back on their feet now and walking it off. Looked like LeBron's knee hit Jaylen in the tailbone. LeBron is checking out and sitting on the bench while Brown is heading to the locker room. https://t.co/puj78fYhVK
Brown rises to his feet and looks to be OK. James is flexing his left knee and his rises to his feet. #Celtics #Lakers
Both Jaylen Brown and LeBron James down. https://t.co/IOjMUq3iwH
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown down https://t.co/EdBhPz6o5H
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown collided and both are down writhing in pain. #Celtics #Lakers
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown just collided and are both rolling on the floor in pain.
After a hot start, Jaylen Brown out there doing too much right now. #Celtics #Lakers
Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) out vs. Timberwolves https://t.co/KiJXAvBfCl https://t.co/rXw1mjr7zP
LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) is out tonight against Minnesota, per the Lakers.