LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102.

For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as LeBron James is on the injury report. James is averaging 24.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest while shooting 51.6% from the field and 39.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Sunday night's All-Star Game, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. James told reporters he's sitting out due to lingering foot and ankle discomfort. A replacement for James won't be named ahead of tipoff, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be in action against the Charlotte Hornets as they come off of All-Star break, and there’s a chance that their star player will not suit up. LeBron James is listed on the injury report with left foot soreness,

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a critical stretch as the regular season winds down, and their upcoming matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers could prove