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LeBron James is officially ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to ongoing left foot soreness. This decision comes as James, 41, has been dealing with discomfort throughout the season, especially after a heavy workload in Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, where he posted 30 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds. The Lakers face a crucial stretch with three games in four nights, including back-to-back matchups against the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. Currently sitting at No. 4 in the Western Conference, the Lakers are just half a game behind the Denver Nuggets, holding the tiebreaker. Additionally, the team will miss Marcus Smart, who sits out for the eighth consecutive game due to a right ankle contusion. The Thunder have dominated the season series, winning all three matchups against the Lakers.
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