While many feel the Lakers could be in trouble due to LeBron James' groin strain, Stephen A. Smith explained how it could be a blessing in disguise.

LeBron James suffered a groin strain Saturday night that forced him out the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Boston Celtics and threatens to complicate the team’s push to the playoffs. Midway through the fourth quarter of Boston’s 111-101 victory at TD Garden,

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. With LeBron James in the locker room with a strained groin,

The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic, put up a valiant effort to overcome a 20-point deficit but eventually faltered in 101-111 loss against the Celtics.