"He's down. For him, it sucked for him not to be out there in the game. He tried to go, and it just didn't feel right for him and it sucks. We definitely could have used him. I know as of lately he's been getting a lot of backlash for his effort and his play. He understands it. I know it might not seem like it, but he does and he wants to do good, and he wants to help this team."
"It's pretty sore right now. It felt like one of those funny bone situations, but like, super more intense. James checked out of the game after a timeout and then tried to play again before ultimately sitting for the final 22.3 seconds. He iced the elbow after the game, and his longtime athletic trainer, Mike Mancias, put a compression sleeve on James' left arm."
The Lakers faced significant injury setbacks during their loss to the Denver Nuggets. Starting center Deandre Ayton exited early due to left knee soreness after just four minutes and 30 seconds of play, continuing a pattern of knee issues that kept him out before the All-Star break. LeBron James suffered a left elbow injury late in the game after contact with Nikola Jokic, describing it as an intense funny bone sensation. James attempted to return but ultimately sat out the final seconds. Marcus Smart noted Ayton's frustration with his recent performance struggles and desire to contribute despite physical limitations. James received immediate treatment including ice and a compression sleeve for the flight home.
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