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LeBron James returns for playoff push with Lakers
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LeBron James to miss chunk of Lakers' playoff push with foot
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Lakers have higher expectations than play-in tournament - Los
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LeBron James returns to NBA Finals for 10th time, this time with
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LeBron James suffered tendon injury in foot, will be reevaluated
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LeBron James returns for season-ending push with Los Angeles
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LeBron James leads Lakers into playoffs after thriller, Hawks
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LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101
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