NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers

Action from LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics game
Action from LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics game

#2 LeBron James placed on a minutes' restriction

LeBron James in action against Boston Celtics
LeBron James in action against Boston Celtics

Lakers front-office and LeBron James' camp have planned to limit LeBron's minutes to 28-32 minutes per game for the remaining 17 games of the season. They are reported to possibly rest him during the remaining back-to-back sets. He is currently averaging 35.6 minutes per game, 27.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists this season which is expected to come down.

In the loss to the Celtics, LeBron James notched a fast triple-double within 28 minutes and added game-high 30 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.

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If the Lakers do not make it to the playoffs this season, it will be third ever season in LeBron's career without a playoff. He has missed the playoffs only twice in each of his first two seasons in the NBA. LeBron passed Michael Jordan for the fourth position in the NBA history on All-time points made recently.

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