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BOSTON — One night after assisting the game-winning basket against the Toronto Raptors, superstar forward LeBron James will miss the Lakers ’ rivalry game against the Boston Celtics, the team announced Friday.

James was downgraded to out less than three hours before the game as he manages right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis. The Lakers (16-5) are also without Luka Doncic for the second consecutive game as he is out for personal reasons and guard Marcus Smart (left lumbar muscle strain).

The 40-year-old James has only played in six games this season after missing the first part of the season with right sciatica. He missed one game with the left foot injury, which

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