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Lakers get a painful reminder: Their dream of contention rests on the body of a 40-year-old legend

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 08: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers checks on teammate LeBron James #23 after James collided with Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on March 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

BOSTON — There isn’t just one thing that could thwart a Lakers run through the playoffs, but the biggest single thing reared its head Saturday night during the most anticipated regular-season game of the year: LeBron James and his 40-year-old body potentially failing him. The last time he took an awkward step that resulted in … Read more