LeBron James Sidelined with Groin Injury as Stephen Curry Surpasses 25,000 Career Points

LeBron James suffers a groin injury while Stephen Curry reaches a major NBA milestone during a thrilling weekend of basketball action.

Lebron James Injured in Lakers' Defeat to Celtics LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, limped off the court during the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics. The 40-year-old sustained a groin injury while contesting a layup with Jaylen Brown. Before exiting the game with six minutes and 44 seconds remaining, James had contributed 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. Despite the injury, James expressed confidence in his recovery, stating, 'I've been there before and I know what type of injury we're dealing with.' The injury is a setback for James, who recently surpassed 50,000 career points.

Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics to Victory Jayson Tatum was instrumental in the Celtics' win, scoring 40 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists. The Celtics managed to hold off a late rally led by Luka Doncic, securing their fourth consecutive win.

Stephen Curry Reaches Milestone Elsewhere, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors made history by surpassing 25,000 career points during the Warriors' 115-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Curry became the 26th player in NBA history to achieve this milestone. The 36-year-old finished the game with 32 points, bringing his total to 25,017. Reflecting on the achievement, Curry said, 'It was a surprise actually. I knew I was coming up on it but I didn't think about it until I heard it in game.'

Curry's Legacy Curry's achievement places him among the elite in NBA history. 'I think 10 guys have done it with one franchise, so that's pretty special,' Curry noted. 'The names that are on that list are synonymous with basketball history, so that's pretty cool.'

Injury Concerns for Lakers The Lakers will be hoping for a swift recovery for James, as they look to bounce back from their recent struggles. The NBA continues to deliver thrilling moments and milestones, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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