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LeBron James Exits Loss vs. Toronto With Ankle Soreness as Lakers Continue Freefall

Making his second start since returning from a 20-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, Lakers star forward LeBron James exited Sunday's 121-114 loss to the Raptors midway through the fourth quarter with soreness in the same ankle, according to the team.

James came out with just under seven minutes left in the game and the Lakers trailing by 16. He did not return, even after the team cut the deficit to six points with just under a minute to play.

James finished the game with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists on 6-for-11 shooting in 28 minutes.