The Lakers guard briefly left Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers after taking a shot to the groin.
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Late in the third quarter of Cleveland’s 120-111 win over LA, James attempted a pass to his left and, instead, nailed Russell right in the midsection with the basketball.
The Lakers rookie immediately went to the floor, but returned early in the fourth quarter. He finished with 15 points.
Kobe Bryant, playing in his last game in Cleveland, scored 17.
