LeBron James returns to the Lakers for the final push of the season

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After being away from the team for a month due to what he later disclosed to be a serious tendon injury James rejoined the Lakers on Sunday.

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For just the second time in his 20-year NBA career he did not start but he still led the Lakers in scoring with 19 points in their 118-108 defeat to the Chicago Bulls.

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James also claimed that his medical professionals informed him he was "healing quicker than anyone theyve seen previously with the injuries."

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James refused to identify the doctor only saying "I went to the LeBron James of feet and he told me I should (wait probable surgery)."

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James claimed that his teammates served as inspiration for him as he put in 12-hour workdays in between his recovery and preparation to return to play.

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Los Angeles improved to 8-5 while James was away despite acquiring five new rotation players before the trade deadline and they finally found some synergy during their surge.

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Against the Bulls the Lakers put on one of their worst games in a month falling well down early and never recovering.

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James had only ever participated in a game as a reserve once in his 20-year NBA career on December 11 2007 while playing for Cleveland.

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During James absence the Lakers didnt give many updates on his health.

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James steadfastly avoided disclosing any information about his recuperation on social media.

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A strained left adductor caused him to miss five more games earlier this season.

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In every complete season he spent with the Lakers he missed time due to injuries.

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James though appears to be in good condition at this crucial time for the Lakers who may finally have access to their whole squad for the remaining games of the stretch run.

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