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LeBron James returns for Lakers at Spurs after 5-game absence

SAN ANTONIO -- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is available to play Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs following a five-game absence because of a left groin strain, the team announced.

Los Angeles went 3-2 without him, with Anthony Davis taking his game to another level with James out. Davis averaged 33.2 points and 17.4 rebounds in those five games.

The Lakers will also have Juan Toscano-Anderson, who had been out with back tightness, and rookie Max Christie, who was in the health and safety protocols, available.