The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when James collided with Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo -- who was called for an offensive foul -- which sent him to the ground writhing in pain. The four-time champion was on the ground for a while, and immediately came out of the game where he could be seen limping to the sideline.

LeBron James suffered Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee after colliding with Minnesota Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo in the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss on Wednesday night, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported on Friday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are left with more questions than answers after their shocking first round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves .