LeBron James goes down in serious pain after running into Jonathan Kuminga 😬 He is now on the bench and appears to be ok. (via Lakers All Day Everyday)

*LeBron James Suffers Scary Injury Scare in Lakers vs. Warriors Game*

 

Los Angeles, CA – In a heart-stopping moment, LeBron James went down in agony after colliding with Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga during their April 3, 2025, matchup at the (link unavailable) Arena. The incident occurred midway through the first quarter when James made a hard cut to the basket and accidentally ran into Kuminga, causing him to fall to the floor in immense pain.¹

 

*The Incident*

 

The collision left James favoring his abdomen area, prompting concern among Lakers fans and teammates. He slapped the hardwood in frustration and spent several minutes on the floor before finally getting up with the help of trainers and teammates. Despite the scary moment, James appeared to be okay and eventually returned to the bench.²

 

*James’ Condition*

 

Although James was listed as probable due to a pre-existing groin injury, the collision with Kuminga raised concerns about his health. Fortunately, he was able to continue playing and finished the game, albeit with a quiet performance, scoring only 8 points in the first half.³

 

*Game Details*

 

The Lakers ultimately lost the game 123-116 to the Golden State Warriors. The matchup was crucial for both teams, with the Lakers vying for the third seed in the Western Conference standings and the Warriors fighting to stay ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies.⁴

 

*Injury Update*

 

Kuminga, who was involved in the collision, is listed as questionable due to a pelvic contusion suffered in the Warriors’ previous game against the San Antonio Spurs.