The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, giving up their lead in the first-round playoff series. The loss at Target Center means Los Angeles now trails 2-1 and can’t afford to slip up heading into a crucial Game 4 on Sunday.

James sustained the groin injury during a game against the Boston Celtics on March 8, which led to a seven-game absence. He returned to action on March 22 and has since been working to regain full fitness. The hip flexor strain has also been a concern, but James has continued to log in heavy minutes in the playoffs.

If this is the version of James that the Lakers are going to get throughout the postseason, they may have a tough time winning games. Their formula for success was built around James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves being an unstoppable offensive trio.